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Subtract 48/6 from 15/56

1st number: 15/56, 2nd number: 8 0/6

15/56 - 48/6 is -433/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 6 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    15/56 = 15 × 3/56 × 3 = 45/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
    48/6 = 48 × 28/6 × 28 = 1344/168
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    45/168 - 1344/168 = 45 - 1344/168 = -1299/168
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -433/56

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