Subtract 8/56 from 36/12
1st number: 3 0/12, 2nd number: 8/56
36/12 - 8/56 is 20/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
36/12 = 36 × 14/12 × 14 = 504/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
8/56 = 8 × 3/56 × 3 = 24/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/168 - 24/168 = 504 - 24/168 = 480/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/7
- In mixed form: 26/7
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