Subtract 3/56 from 2/54
2/54 - 3/56 is -25/1512.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 56 is 1512
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 28 = 1512,
2/54 = 2 × 28/54 × 28 = 56/1512 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
3/56 = 3 × 27/56 × 27 = 81/1512 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/1512 - 81/1512 = 56 - 81/1512 = -25/1512
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