Subtract 20/56 from 14/9
1st number: 1 5/9, 2nd number: 20/56
14/9 - 20/56 is 151/126.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 56 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
14/9 = 14 × 56/9 × 56 = 784/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
20/56 = 20 × 9/56 × 9 = 180/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
784/504 - 180/504 = 784 - 180/504 = 604/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 151/126
- In mixed form: 125/126
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