Subtract 84/56 from 1/9
1st number: 1/9, 2nd number: 1 28/56
1/9 - 84/56 is -25/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 56 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
1/9 = 1 × 56/9 × 56 = 56/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
84/56 = 84 × 9/56 × 9 = 756/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/504 - 756/504 = 56 - 756/504 = -700/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/18
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