Subtract 2/56 from 18/16
1st number: 1 2/16, 2nd number: 2/56
18/16 - 2/56 is 61/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 56 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
18/16 = 18 × 7/16 × 7 = 126/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
2/56 = 2 × 2/56 × 2 = 4/112 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/112 - 4/112 = 126 - 4/112 = 122/112 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/56
- In mixed form: 15/56
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