Subtract 6/81 from 4/56
4/56 - 6/81 is -1/378.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 81 is 4536
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4536 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 81 = 4536,
4/56 = 4 × 81/56 × 81 = 324/4536 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 56 = 4536,
6/81 = 6 × 56/81 × 56 = 336/4536 - Subtract the two like fractions:
324/4536 - 336/4536 = 324 - 336/4536 = -12/4536 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/378
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