Subtract 12/56 from 16/3
1st number: 5 1/3, 2nd number: 12/56
16/3 - 12/56 is 215/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
16/3 = 16 × 56/3 × 56 = 896/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
12/56 = 12 × 3/56 × 3 = 36/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
896/168 - 36/168 = 896 - 36/168 = 860/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 215/42
- In mixed form: 55/42
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