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Subtract 56/6 from 5/8

1st number: 5/8, 2nd number: 9 2/6

5/8 - 56/6 is -209/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 6 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
    5/8 = 5 × 3/8 × 3 = 15/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
    56/6 = 56 × 4/6 × 4 = 224/24
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    15/24 - 224/24 = 15 - 224/24 = -209/24

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