Subtract 4/56 from 2/16
2/16 - 4/56 is 3/56.
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,
2/16 = 2 × 7/16 × 7 = 14/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
4/56 = 4 × 2/56 × 2 = 8/112 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/112 - 8/112 = 14 - 8/112 = 6/112 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/56
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