Subtract 98/6 from 2/56
1st number: 2/56, 2nd number: 16 2/6
2/56 - 98/6 is -1369/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
2/56 = 2 × 3/56 × 3 = 6/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
98/6 = 98 × 28/6 × 28 = 2744/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/168 - 2744/168 = 6 - 2744/168 = -2738/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1369/84
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