Subtract 3/16 from 8/56
8/56 - 3/16 is -5/112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 16 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
8/56 = 8 × 2/56 × 2 = 16/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
3/16 = 3 × 7/16 × 7 = 21/112 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/112 - 21/112 = 16 - 21/112 = -5/112
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