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Subtract 28/56 from 18/3

1st number: 6 0/3, 2nd number: 28/56

18/3 - 28/56 is 11/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 56 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
    18/3 = 18 × 56/3 × 56 = 1008/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    28/56 = 28 × 3/56 × 3 = 84/168
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1008/168 - 84/168 = 1008 - 84/168 = 924/168
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/2
  6. In mixed form: 51/2

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