Subtract 2/56 from 21/6, Solve 3 3/6

Subtract 2/56 from 21/6

1^st number: 3 3/6, 2^nd number: 2/56

21/6 - 2/56 is 97/28.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 56 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
21/6 = 21 × 28/6 × 28 = 588/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
2/56 = 2 × 3/56 × 3 = 6/168
Subtract the two like fractions:
588/168 - 6/168 = 588 - 6/168 = 582/168
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 97/28
In mixed form: 313/28

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