Subtract 21/56 from 3/9
3/9 - 21/56 is -1/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 56 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
3/9 = 3 × 56/9 × 56 = 168/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
21/56 = 21 × 9/56 × 9 = 189/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/504 - 189/504 = 168 - 189/504 = -21/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/24
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