Subtract 56/84 from 3/8
3/8 - 56/84 is -7/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 84 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
3/8 = 3 × 21/8 × 21 = 63/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
56/84 = 56 × 2/84 × 2 = 112/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
63/168 - 112/168 = 63 - 112/168 = -49/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/24
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