Subtract 49/56 from 3/21
3/21 - 49/56 is -41/56.
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,
3/21 = 3 × 8/21 × 8 = 24/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
49/56 = 49 × 3/56 × 3 = 147/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/168 - 147/168 = 24 - 147/168 = -123/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/56
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