Subtract 84/3 from 1/56
1st number: 1/56, 2nd number: 28 0/3
1/56 - 84/3 is -1567/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
1/56 = 1 × 3/56 × 3 = 3/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
84/3 = 84 × 56/3 × 56 = 4704/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3/168 - 4704/168 = 3 - 4704/168 = -4701/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1567/56
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