Subtract 2/56 from 16/8
1st number: 2 0/8, 2nd number: 2/56
16/8 - 2/56 is 55/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 56 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
16/8 = 16 × 7/8 × 7 = 112/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
2/56 = 2 × 1/56 × 1 = 2/56 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112/56 - 2/56 = 112 - 2/56 = 110/56 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/28
- In mixed form: 127/28
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