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Subtract 6/3 from 1/56

1st number: 1/56, 2nd number: 2 0/3

1/56 - 6/3 is -111/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    1/56 = 1 × 3/56 × 3 = 3/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
    6/3 = 6 × 56/3 × 56 = 336/168
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    3/168 - 336/168 = 3 - 336/168 = -333/168
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -111/56

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