Subtract 28/56 from 10/6, Solve 1 4/6

Subtract 28/56 from 10/6

1^st number: 1 4/6, 2^nd number: 28/56

10/6 - 28/56 is 7/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 56 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
10/6 = 10 × 28/6 × 28 = 280/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
28/56 = 28 × 3/56 × 3 = 84/168
Subtract the two like fractions:
280/168 - 84/168 = 280 - 84/168 = 196/168
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/6
In mixed form: 11/6

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