Subtract 21/3 from 4/56
1st number: 4/56, 2nd number: 7 0/3
4/56 - 21/3 is -97/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 3 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
4/56 = 4 × 3/56 × 3 = 12/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
21/3 = 21 × 56/3 × 56 = 1176/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/168 - 1176/168 = 12 - 1176/168 = -1164/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -97/14
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