Subtract 2/56 from 27/18
1st number: 1 9/18, 2nd number: 2/56
27/18 - 2/56 is 41/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 56 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 28 = 504,
27/18 = 27 × 28/18 × 28 = 756/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
2/56 = 2 × 9/56 × 9 = 18/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
756/504 - 18/504 = 756 - 18/504 = 738/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/28
- In mixed form: 113/28
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