Subtract 21/56 from 36/21
1st number: 1 15/21, 2nd number: 21/56
36/21 - 21/56 is 75/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
36/21 = 36 × 8/21 × 8 = 288/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
21/56 = 21 × 3/56 × 3 = 63/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/168 - 63/168 = 288 - 63/168 = 225/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 75/56
- In mixed form: 119/56
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