Subtract 14/56 from 21/18
1st number: 1 3/18, 2nd number: 14/56
21/18 - 14/56 is 11/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 56 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 28 = 504,
21/18 = 21 × 28/18 × 28 = 588/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
14/56 = 14 × 9/56 × 9 = 126/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
588/504 - 126/504 = 588 - 126/504 = 462/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/12
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