Subtract 3/56 from 25/6
1st number: 4 1/6, 2nd number: 3/56
25/6 - 3/56 is 691/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
25/6 = 25 × 28/6 × 28 = 700/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
3/56 = 3 × 3/56 × 3 = 9/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
700/168 - 9/168 = 700 - 9/168 = 691/168 - In mixed form: 419/168
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