Subtract 36/9 from 15/56
1st number: 15/56, 2nd number: 4 0/9
15/56 - 36/9 is -209/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 9 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
15/56 = 15 × 9/56 × 9 = 135/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
36/9 = 36 × 56/9 × 56 = 2016/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/504 - 2016/504 = 135 - 2016/504 = -1881/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -209/56
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