Subtract 8/56 from 10/9
1st number: 1 1/9, 2nd number: 8/56
10/9 - 8/56 is 61/63.
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,
10/9 = 10 × 56/9 × 56 = 560/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
8/56 = 8 × 9/56 × 9 = 72/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/504 - 72/504 = 560 - 72/504 = 488/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/63
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