Subtract 15/6 from 20/56
1st number: 20/56, 2nd number: 2 3/6
20/56 - 15/6 is -15/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 6 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
20/56 = 20 × 3/56 × 3 = 60/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
15/6 = 15 × 28/6 × 28 = 420/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/168 - 420/168 = 60 - 420/168 = -360/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -15/7
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