Subtract 5/9 from 16/56
16/56 - 5/9 is -17/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 9 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
16/56 = 16 × 9/56 × 9 = 144/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
5/9 = 5 × 56/9 × 56 = 280/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/504 - 280/504 = 144 - 280/504 = -136/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/63
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