Subtract 4/36 from 12/56
12/56 - 4/36 is 13/126.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 36 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
12/56 = 12 × 9/56 × 9 = 108/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 14 = 504,
4/36 = 4 × 14/36 × 14 = 56/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/504 - 56/504 = 108 - 56/504 = 52/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/126
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