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Subtract 1/9 from 4/56

4/56 - 1/9 is -5/126.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 9 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    4/56 = 4 × 9/56 × 9 = 36/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
    1/9 = 1 × 56/9 × 56 = 56/504
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    36/504 - 56/504 = 36 - 56/504 = -20/504
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/126

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