Subtract 8/56 from 12/72
12/72 - 8/56 is 1/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 56 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
12/72 = 12 × 7/72 × 7 = 84/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
8/56 = 8 × 9/56 × 9 = 72/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/504 - 72/504 = 84 - 72/504 = 12/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/42
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