Subtract 6/8 from 15/56
15/56 - 6/8 is -27/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 8 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
15/56 = 15 × 1/56 × 1 = 15/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
6/8 = 6 × 7/8 × 7 = 42/56 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/56 - 42/56 = 15 - 42/56 = -27/56
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