Subtract 84/56 from 4/12
1st number: 4/12, 2nd number: 1 28/56
4/12 - 84/56 is -7/6.
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,
4/12 = 4 × 14/12 × 14 = 56/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
84/56 = 84 × 3/56 × 3 = 252/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/168 - 252/168 = 56 - 252/168 = -196/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/6
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