Subtract 40/6 from 2/56, Solve 2/56

Subtract 40/6 from 2/56

1^st number: 2/56, 2^nd number: 6 4/6

2/56 - 40/6 is -557/84.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 6 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 6 × 28 = 168,
40/6 = 40 × 28/6 × 28 = 1120/168
Subtract the two like fractions:
6/168 - 1120/168 = 6 - 1120/168 = -1114/168
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -557/84

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