Subtract 81/56 from 2/9
1st number: 2/9, 2nd number: 1 25/56
2/9 - 81/56 is -617/504.
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,
81/56 = 81 × 9/56 × 9 = 729/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112/504 - 729/504 = 112 - 729/504 = -617/504
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