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Subtract 18/56 from 3/6

3/6 - 18/56 is 5/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
    3/6 = 3 × 28/6 × 28 = 84/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    18/56 = 18 × 3/56 × 3 = 54/168
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    84/168 - 54/168 = 84 - 54/168 = 30/168
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/28

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