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Subtract 6/56 from 5/28

5/28 - 6/56 is 1/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 56 is 56

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
    5/28 = 5 × 2/28 × 2 = 10/56
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
    6/56 = 6 × 1/56 × 1 = 6/56
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    10/56 - 6/56 = 10 - 6/56 = 4/56
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/14

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