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Subtract 1/6 from 14/56

14/56 - 1/6 is 1/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 6 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    14/56 = 14 × 3/56 × 3 = 42/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
    1/6 = 1 × 28/6 × 28 = 28/168
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    42/168 - 28/168 = 42 - 28/168 = 14/168
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/12

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