Subtract 7/56 from 49/3, Solve 16 1/3

Subtract 7/56 from 49/3

1^st number: 16 1/3, 2^nd number: 7/56

49/3 - 7/56 is 389/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 56 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
49/3 = 49 × 56/3 × 56 = 2744/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
7/56 = 7 × 3/56 × 3 = 21/168
Subtract the two like fractions:
2744/168 - 21/168 = 2744 - 21/168 = 2723/168
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 389/24
In mixed form: 165/24

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