Subtract 16/56 from 2/9
2/9 - 16/56 is -4/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 56 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
2/9 = 2 × 56/9 × 56 = 112/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
16/56 = 16 × 9/56 × 9 = 144/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112/504 - 144/504 = 112 - 144/504 = -32/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/63
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