Subtract 32/56 from 2/3
2/3 - 32/56 is 2/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
2/3 = 2 × 56/3 × 56 = 112/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
32/56 = 32 × 3/56 × 3 = 96/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112/168 - 96/168 = 112 - 96/168 = 16/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/21
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