Subtract 1/56 from 16/12
1st number: 1 4/12, 2nd number: 1/56
16/12 - 1/56 is 221/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
16/12 = 16 × 14/12 × 14 = 224/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
1/56 = 1 × 3/56 × 3 = 3/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
224/168 - 3/168 = 224 - 3/168 = 221/168 - In mixed form: 153/168
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