Subtract 12/56 from 2/6
2/6 - 12/56 is 5/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
2/6 = 2 × 28/6 × 28 = 56/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
12/56 = 12 × 3/56 × 3 = 36/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/168 - 36/168 = 56 - 36/168 = 20/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/42
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