Subtract 21/18 from 3/56
1st number: 3/56, 2nd number: 1 3/18
3/56 - 21/18 is -187/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 18 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 18 × 28 = 504,
21/18 = 21 × 28/18 × 28 = 588/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
27/504 - 588/504 = 27 - 588/504 = -561/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -187/168
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