Subtract 36/12 from 10/56
1st number: 10/56, 2nd number: 3 0/12
10/56 - 36/12 is -79/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 12 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
10/56 = 10 × 3/56 × 3 = 30/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
36/12 = 36 × 14/12 × 14 = 504/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/168 - 504/168 = 30 - 504/168 = -474/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -79/28
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