Subtract 56/3 from 54/8
1st number: 6 6/8, 2nd number: 18 2/3
54/8 - 56/3 is -143/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 3 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
54/8 = 54 × 3/8 × 3 = 162/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
56/3 = 56 × 8/3 × 8 = 448/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/24 - 448/24 = 162 - 448/24 = -286/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -143/12
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