Subtract 8/56 from 84/6
1st number: 14 0/6, 2nd number: 8/56
84/6 - 8/56 is 97/7.
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,
84/6 = 84 × 28/6 × 28 = 2352/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
8/56 = 8 × 3/56 × 3 = 24/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2352/168 - 24/168 = 2352 - 24/168 = 2328/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 97/7
- In mixed form: 136/7
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