Subtract 3/28 from 3/56
3/56 - 3/28 is -3/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 28 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
3/56 = 3 × 1/56 × 1 = 3/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
3/28 = 3 × 2/28 × 2 = 6/56 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3/56 - 6/56 = 3 - 6/56 = -3/56
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