Subtract 6/56 from 72/9
1st number: 8 0/9, 2nd number: 6/56
72/9 - 6/56 is 221/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 56 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
72/9 = 72 × 56/9 × 56 = 4032/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
6/56 = 6 × 9/56 × 9 = 54/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4032/504 - 54/504 = 4032 - 54/504 = 3978/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 221/28
- In mixed form: 725/28
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