Subtract 36/56 from 16/6
1st number: 2 4/6, 2nd number: 36/56
16/6 - 36/56 is 85/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
16/6 = 16 × 28/6 × 28 = 448/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
36/56 = 36 × 3/56 × 3 = 108/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
448/168 - 108/168 = 448 - 108/168 = 340/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 85/42
- In mixed form: 21/42
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