Subtract 3/56 from 50/3
1st number: 16 2/3, 2nd number: 3/56
50/3 - 3/56 is 2791/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
50/3 = 50 × 56/3 × 56 = 2800/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
3/56 = 3 × 3/56 × 3 = 9/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2800/168 - 9/168 = 2800 - 9/168 = 2791/168 - In mixed form: 16103/168
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