Answers

Subtract 56/48 from 16/56

1^st number: 16/56, 2^nd number: 1 8/48

16/56 - 56/48 is -37/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 48 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 6 = 336,
   16/56 = 16 × 6/56 × 6 = 96/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   56/48 = 56 × 7/48 × 7 = 392/336
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   96/336 - 392/336 = 96 - 392/336 = -296/336
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/42

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