Subtract 2/56 from 8/27
8/27 - 2/56 is 197/756.
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,
8/27 = 8 × 56/27 × 56 = 448/1512 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
2/56 = 2 × 27/56 × 27 = 54/1512 - Subtract the two like fractions:
448/1512 - 54/1512 = 448 - 54/1512 = 394/1512 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 197/756
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