Subtract 63/56 from 1/3
1st number: 1/3, 2nd number: 1 7/56
1/3 - 63/56 is -19/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
1/3 = 1 × 56/3 × 56 = 56/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
63/56 = 63 × 3/56 × 3 = 189/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/168 - 189/168 = 56 - 189/168 = -133/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/24
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