Subtract 63/36 from 5/56
1st number: 5/56, 2nd number: 1 27/36
5/56 - 63/36 is -93/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 36 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 36 × 14 = 504,
63/36 = 63 × 14/36 × 14 = 882/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/504 - 882/504 = 45 - 882/504 = -837/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -93/56
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