Subtract 49/56 from 18/9
1st number: 2 0/9, 2nd number: 49/56
18/9 - 49/56 is 9/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 56 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
18/9 = 18 × 56/9 × 56 = 1008/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
49/56 = 49 × 9/56 × 9 = 441/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1008/504 - 441/504 = 1008 - 441/504 = 567/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/8
- In mixed form: 11/8
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