Subtract 15/56 from 50/6
1st number: 8 2/6, 2nd number: 15/56
50/6 - 15/56 is 1355/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
50/6 = 50 × 28/6 × 28 = 1400/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
15/56 = 15 × 3/56 × 3 = 45/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1400/168 - 45/168 = 1400 - 45/168 = 1355/168 - In mixed form: 811/168
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