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Subtract 7/6 from 2/56

1st number: 2/56, 2nd number: 1 1/6

2/56 - 7/6 is -95/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 6 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    2/56 = 2 × 3/56 × 3 = 6/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
    7/6 = 7 × 28/6 × 28 = 196/168
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    6/168 - 196/168 = 6 - 196/168 = -190/168
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -95/84

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