Subtract 9/4 from 2/56
1st number: 2/56, 2nd number: 2 1/4
2/56 - 9/4 is -31/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 4 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 4 × 14 = 56,
9/4 = 9 × 14/4 × 14 = 126/56 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2/56 - 126/56 = 2 - 126/56 = -124/56 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/14
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