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Subtract 21/56 from 1/3

1/3 - 21/56 is -1/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 56 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
    1/3 = 1 × 56/3 × 56 = 56/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    21/56 = 21 × 3/56 × 3 = 63/168
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    56/168 - 63/168 = 56 - 63/168 = -7/168
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/24

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