Subtract 56/7 from 32/3
1st number: 10 2/3, 2nd number: 8 0/7
32/3 - 56/7 is 8/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 7 is 21
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 21 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 7 = 21,
32/3 = 32 × 7/3 × 7 = 224/21 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 3 = 21,
56/7 = 56 × 3/7 × 3 = 168/21 - Subtract the two like fractions:
224/21 - 168/21 = 224 - 168/21 = 56/21 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/3
- In mixed form: 22/3
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