Subtract 2/56 from 18/12
1st number: 1 6/12, 2nd number: 2/56
18/12 - 2/56 is 41/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
18/12 = 18 × 14/12 × 14 = 252/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
2/56 = 2 × 3/56 × 3 = 6/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/168 - 6/168 = 252 - 6/168 = 246/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/28
- In mixed form: 113/28
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