Subtract 80/3 from 2/56
1st number: 2/56, 2nd number: 26 2/3
2/56 - 80/3 is -2237/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 3 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 3 × 56 = 168,
80/3 = 80 × 56/3 × 56 = 4480/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/168 - 4480/168 = 6 - 4480/168 = -4474/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2237/84
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