Subtract 9/56 from 50/16
1st number: 3 2/16, 2nd number: 9/56
50/16 - 9/56 is 83/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 56 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
50/16 = 50 × 7/16 × 7 = 350/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
9/56 = 9 × 2/56 × 2 = 18/112 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/112 - 18/112 = 350 - 18/112 = 332/112 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/28
- In mixed form: 227/28
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