Subtract 54/21 from 5/56
1st number: 5/56, 2nd number: 2 12/21
5/56 - 54/21 is -139/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 21 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
5/56 = 5 × 3/56 × 3 = 15/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
54/21 = 54 × 8/21 × 8 = 432/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/168 - 432/168 = 15 - 432/168 = -417/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -139/56
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