Subtract 6/16 from 5/56
5/56 - 6/16 is -2/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 16 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
5/56 = 5 × 2/56 × 2 = 10/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
6/16 = 6 × 7/16 × 7 = 42/112 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/112 - 42/112 = 10 - 42/112 = -32/112 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/7
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