Subtract 12/3 from 56/6
1st number: 9 2/6, 2nd number: 4 0/3
56/6 - 12/3 is 16/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 3 is 6
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
56/6 = 56 × 1/6 × 1 = 56/6 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
12/3 = 12 × 2/3 × 2 = 24/6 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/6 - 24/6 = 56 - 24/6 = 32/6 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/3
- In mixed form: 51/3
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