Subtract 56/18 from 6/8
1st number: 6/8, 2nd number: 3 2/18
6/8 - 56/18 is -85/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 18 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
6/8 = 6 × 9/8 × 9 = 54/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
56/18 = 56 × 4/18 × 4 = 224/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/72 - 224/72 = 54 - 224/72 = -170/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -85/36
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