Subtract 5/56 from 7/6
1st number: 1 1/6, 2nd number: 5/56
7/6 - 5/56 is 181/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
7/6 = 7 × 28/6 × 28 = 196/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
5/56 = 5 × 3/56 × 3 = 15/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/168 - 15/168 = 196 - 15/168 = 181/168 - In mixed form: 113/168
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