Subtract 9/16 from 12/56
12/56 - 9/16 is -39/112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 16 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
12/56 = 12 × 2/56 × 2 = 24/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
9/16 = 9 × 7/16 × 7 = 63/112 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/112 - 63/112 = 24 - 63/112 = -39/112
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