Subtract 7/56 from 4/3
1st number: 1 1/3, 2nd number: 7/56
4/3 - 7/56 is 29/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
4/3 = 4 × 56/3 × 56 = 224/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
7/56 = 7 × 3/56 × 3 = 21/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
224/168 - 21/168 = 224 - 21/168 = 203/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/24
- In mixed form: 15/24
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