Subtract 6/18 from 5/56, Solve 5/56

Subtract 6/18 from 5/56

5/56 - 6/18 is -41/168.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 18 is 504

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
5/56 = 5 × 9/56 × 9 = 45/504
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 28 = 504,
6/18 = 6 × 28/18 × 28 = 168/504
Subtract the two like fractions:
45/504 - 168/504 = 45 - 168/504 = -123/504
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/168

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