Subtract 4/56 from 25/12, Solve 2 1/12

Subtract 4/56 from 25/12

1^st number: 2 1/12, 2^nd number: 4/56

25/12 - 4/56 is 169/84.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 56 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
25/12 = 25 × 14/12 × 14 = 350/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
4/56 = 4 × 3/56 × 3 = 12/168
Subtract the two like fractions:
350/168 - 12/168 = 350 - 12/168 = 338/168
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 169/84
In mixed form: 21/84

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