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Subtract 6/16 from 5/56

5/56 - 6/16 is -2/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
    5/56 = 5 × 2/56 × 2 = 10/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    6/16 = 6 × 7/16 × 7 = 42/112
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    10/112 - 42/112 = 10 - 42/112 = -32/112
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/7

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