Subtract 56/64 from 28/6
1st number: 4 4/6, 2nd number: 56/64
28/6 - 56/64 is 91/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 64 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 32 = 192,
28/6 = 28 × 32/6 × 32 = 896/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
56/64 = 56 × 3/64 × 3 = 168/192 - Subtract the two like fractions:
896/192 - 168/192 = 896 - 168/192 = 728/192 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 91/24
- In mixed form: 319/24
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