Subtract 2/56 from 35/12
1st number: 2 11/12, 2nd number: 2/56
35/12 - 2/56 is 121/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
35/12 = 35 × 14/12 × 14 = 490/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
2/56 = 2 × 3/56 × 3 = 6/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/168 - 6/168 = 490 - 6/168 = 484/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 121/42
- In mixed form: 237/42
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