Subtract 5/56 from 14/6
1st number: 2 2/6, 2nd number: 5/56
14/6 - 5/56 is 377/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
14/6 = 14 × 28/6 × 28 = 392/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
5/56 = 5 × 3/56 × 3 = 15/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
392/168 - 15/168 = 392 - 15/168 = 377/168 - In mixed form: 241/168
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