Subtract 9/56 from 32/6
1st number: 5 2/6, 2nd number: 9/56
32/6 - 9/56 is 869/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
32/6 = 32 × 28/6 × 28 = 896/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
9/56 = 9 × 3/56 × 3 = 27/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
896/168 - 27/168 = 896 - 27/168 = 869/168 - In mixed form: 529/168
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