Subtract 6/16 from 3/56
3/56 - 6/16 is -9/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 16 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
3/56 = 3 × 2/56 × 2 = 6/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
6/16 = 6 × 7/16 × 7 = 42/112 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/112 - 42/112 = 6 - 42/112 = -36/112 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/28
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