Subtract 10/56 from 12/6, Solve 2 0/6

Subtract 10/56 from 12/6

1^st number: 2 0/6, 2^nd number: 10/56

12/6 - 10/56 is 51/28.

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,
12/6 = 12 × 28/6 × 28 = 336/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
10/56 = 10 × 3/56 × 3 = 30/168
Subtract the two like fractions:
336/168 - 30/168 = 336 - 30/168 = 306/168
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 51/28
In mixed form: 123/28

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