Subtract 4/56 from 14/4
1st number: 3 2/4, 2nd number: 4/56
144 - 456 is 247.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 56 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 14 = 56,
144 = 14 × 144 × 14 = 19656 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
456 = 4 × 156 × 1 = 456 - Subtract the two like fractions:
19656 - 456 = 196 - 456 = 19256 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 247
- In mixed form: 337
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