Subtract 14/3 from 49/56
1st number: 49/56, 2nd number: 4 2/3
49/56 - 14/3 is -91/24.
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,
49/56 = 49 × 3/56 × 3 = 147/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
14/3 = 14 × 56/3 × 56 = 784/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
147/168 - 784/168 = 147 - 784/168 = -637/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -91/24
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