Subtract 9/21 from 14/56
14/56 - 9/21 is -5/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 21 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
14/56 = 14 × 3/56 × 3 = 42/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
9/21 = 9 × 8/21 × 8 = 72/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/168 - 72/168 = 42 - 72/168 = -30/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/28
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