Subtract 6/48 from 2/56
2/56 - 6/48 is -5/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 6 = 336,
2/56 = 2 × 6/56 × 6 = 12/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
6/48 = 6 × 7/48 × 7 = 42/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/336 - 42/336 = 12 - 42/336 = -30/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/56
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