Subtract 8/56 from 25/12
1st number: 2 1/12, 2nd number: 8/56
25/12 - 8/56 is 163/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
8/56 = 8 × 3/56 × 3 = 24/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/168 - 24/168 = 350 - 24/168 = 326/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 163/84
- In mixed form: 179/84
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