Subtract 9/56 from 5/28
5/28 - 9/56 is 1/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
5/28 = 5 × 2/28 × 2 = 10/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
9/56 = 9 × 1/56 × 1 = 9/56 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/56 - 9/56 = 10 - 9/56 = 1/56
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