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Subtract 9/56 from 2/3

2/3 - 9/56 is 85/168.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
    2/3 = 2 × 56/3 × 56 = 112/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    9/56 = 9 × 3/56 × 3 = 27/168
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    112/168 - 27/168 = 112 - 27/168 = 85/168

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