Subtract 12/56 from 15/6, Solve 2 3/6

Subtract 12/56 from 15/6

1^st number: 2 3/6, 2^nd number: 12/56

15/6 - 12/56 is 16/7.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
15/6 = 15 × 28/6 × 28 = 420/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
12/56 = 12 × 3/56 × 3 = 36/168
Subtract the two like fractions:
420/168 - 36/168 = 420 - 36/168 = 384/168
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/7
In mixed form: 22/7

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