Subtract 28/56 from 28/3
1st number: 9 1/3, 2nd number: 28/56
28/3 - 28/56 is 53/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
28/3 = 28 × 56/3 × 56 = 1568/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
28/56 = 28 × 3/56 × 3 = 84/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1568/168 - 84/168 = 1568 - 84/168 = 1484/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/6
- In mixed form: 85/6
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