Subtract 8/56 from 1/12, Solve 1/12

Subtract 8/56 from 1/12

1/12 - 8/56 is -5/84.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 56 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
1/12 = 1 × 14/12 × 14 = 14/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
8/56 = 8 × 3/56 × 3 = 24/168
Subtract the two like fractions:
14/168 - 24/168 = 14 - 24/168 = -10/168
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/84

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