Subtract 54/9 from 2/56
1st number: 2/56, 2nd number: 6 0/9
2/56 - 54/9 is -167/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 9 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
2/56 = 2 × 9/56 × 9 = 18/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
54/9 = 54 × 56/9 × 56 = 3024/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/504 - 3024/504 = 18 - 3024/504 = -3006/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -167/28
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