Subtract 9/16 from 21/56
21/56 - 9/16 is -3/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 16 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
21/56 = 21 × 2/56 × 2 = 42/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
9/16 = 9 × 7/16 × 7 = 63/112 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/112 - 63/112 = 42 - 63/112 = -21/112 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/16
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