Subtract 6/54 from 4/56
4/56 - 6/54 is -5/126.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 54 is 1512
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
4/56 = 4 × 27/56 × 27 = 108/1512 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 28 = 1512,
6/54 = 6 × 28/54 × 28 = 168/1512 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/1512 - 168/1512 = 108 - 168/1512 = -60/1512 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/126
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