Subtract 12/56 from 5/9
5/9 - 12/56 is 43/126.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 56 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
5/9 = 5 × 56/9 × 56 = 280/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
12/56 = 12 × 9/56 × 9 = 108/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/504 - 108/504 = 280 - 108/504 = 172/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/126
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