Subtract 72/8 from 2/56
1st number: 2/56, 2nd number: 9 0/8
2/56 - 72/8 is -251/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 8 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
2/56 = 2 × 1/56 × 1 = 2/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
72/8 = 72 × 7/8 × 7 = 504/56 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2/56 - 504/56 = 2 - 504/56 = -502/56 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -251/28
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