Subtract 16/36 from 3/56
3/56 - 16/36 is -197/504.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 36 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
3/56 = 3 × 9/56 × 9 = 27/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 14 = 504,
16/36 = 16 × 14/36 × 14 = 224/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
27/504 - 224/504 = 27 - 224/504 = -197/504
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