Subtract 9/56 from 6/27
6/27 - 9/56 is 31/504.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 56 is 1512
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 56 = 1512,
6/27 = 6 × 56/27 × 56 = 336/1512 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
9/56 = 9 × 27/56 × 27 = 243/1512 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/1512 - 243/1512 = 336 - 243/1512 = 93/1512 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/504
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