Subtract 2/56 from 28/21
1st number: 1 7/21, 2nd number: 2/56
28/21 - 2/56 is 109/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
28/21 = 28 × 8/21 × 8 = 224/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
2/56 = 2 × 3/56 × 3 = 6/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
224/168 - 6/168 = 224 - 6/168 = 218/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 109/84
- In mixed form: 125/84
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