Subtract 56/63 from 32/6
1st number: 5 2/6, 2nd number: 56/63
32/6 - 56/63 is 40/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 63 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 21 = 126,
32/6 = 32 × 21/6 × 21 = 672/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
56/63 = 56 × 2/63 × 2 = 112/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
672/126 - 112/126 = 672 - 112/126 = 560/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/9
- In mixed form: 44/9
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