Subtract 16/56 from 15/6
1st number: 2 3/6, 2nd number: 16/56
15/6 - 16/56 is 31/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
16/56 = 16 × 3/56 × 3 = 48/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/168 - 48/168 = 420 - 48/168 = 372/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/14
- In mixed form: 23/14
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