Subtract 21/3 from 18/56
1st number: 18/56, 2nd number: 7 0/3
18/56 - 21/3 is -187/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 3 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
18/56 = 18 × 3/56 × 3 = 54/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
21/3 = 21 × 56/3 × 56 = 1176/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/168 - 1176/168 = 54 - 1176/168 = -1122/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -187/28
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