Subtract 7/56 from 56/21
1st number: 2 14/21, 2nd number: 7/56
56/21 - 7/56 is 61/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
56/21 = 56 × 8/21 × 8 = 448/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
7/56 = 7 × 3/56 × 3 = 21/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
448/168 - 21/168 = 448 - 21/168 = 427/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/24
- In mixed form: 213/24
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