Subtract 12/16 from 2/56
2/56 - 12/16 is -5/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 16 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
2/56 = 2 × 2/56 × 2 = 4/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
12/16 = 12 × 7/16 × 7 = 84/112 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4/112 - 84/112 = 4 - 84/112 = -80/112 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/7
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