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Subtract 5/56 from 2/9

2/9 - 5/56 is 67/504.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 56 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
    2/9 = 2 × 56/9 × 56 = 112/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    5/56 = 5 × 9/56 × 9 = 45/504
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    112/504 - 45/504 = 112 - 45/504 = 67/504

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