Subtract 56/8 from 15/21
1st number: 15/21, 2nd number: 7 0/8
15/21 - 56/8 is -44/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 8 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
15/21 = 15 × 8/21 × 8 = 120/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
56/8 = 56 × 21/8 × 21 = 1176/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/168 - 1176/168 = 120 - 1176/168 = -1056/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -44/7
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