Subtract 27/12 from 2/56, Solve 2/56

Subtract 27/12 from 2/56

1^st number: 2/56, 2^nd number: 2 3/12

2/56 - 27/12 is -31/14.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 12 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
2/56 = 2 × 3/56 × 3 = 6/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
27/12 = 27 × 14/12 × 14 = 378/168
Subtract the two like fractions:
6/168 - 378/168 = 6 - 378/168 = -372/168
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/14

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