Subtract 7/36 from 12/56
12/56 - 7/36 is 5/252.
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,
7/36 = 7 × 14/36 × 14 = 98/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/504 - 98/504 = 108 - 98/504 = 10/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/252
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