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Subtract 6/16 from 1/56

1/56 - 6/16 is -5/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
    1/56 = 1 × 2/56 × 2 = 2/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    6/16 = 6 × 7/16 × 7 = 42/112
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2/112 - 42/112 = 2 - 42/112 = -40/112
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/14

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