Subtract 18/12 from 2/56
1st number: 2/56, 2nd number: 1 6/12
2/56 - 18/12 is -41/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 12 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
2/56 = 2 × 3/56 × 3 = 6/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
18/12 = 18 × 14/12 × 14 = 252/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/168 - 252/168 = 6 - 252/168 = -246/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/28
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