Subtract 8/56 from 49/6
1st number: 8 1/6, 2nd number: 8/56
49/6 - 8/56 is 337/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
49/6 = 49 × 28/6 × 28 = 1372/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
8/56 = 8 × 3/56 × 3 = 24/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1372/168 - 24/168 = 1372 - 24/168 = 1348/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 337/42
- In mixed form: 81/42
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