Subtract 12/56 from 15/84
15/84 - 12/56 is -1/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
15/84 = 15 × 2/84 × 2 = 30/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
12/56 = 12 × 3/56 × 3 = 36/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/168 - 36/168 = 30 - 36/168 = -6/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/28
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