Subtract 12/56 from 18/6
1st number: 3 0/6, 2nd number: 12/56
18/6 - 12/56 is 39/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
18/6 = 18 × 28/6 × 28 = 504/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
12/56 = 12 × 3/56 × 3 = 36/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/168 - 36/168 = 504 - 36/168 = 468/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 39/14
- In mixed form: 211/14
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