Subtract 4/56 from 32/6
1st number: 5 2/6, 2nd number: 4/56
32/6 - 4/56 is 221/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
32/6 = 32 × 28/6 × 28 = 896/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
4/56 = 4 × 3/56 × 3 = 12/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
896/168 - 12/168 = 896 - 12/168 = 884/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 221/42
- In mixed form: 511/42
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