Subtract 9/14 from 15/56
15/56 - 9/14 is -3/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 14 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 14 × 4 = 56,
9/14 = 9 × 4/14 × 4 = 36/56 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/56 - 36/56 = 15 - 36/56 = -21/56 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/8
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