Subtract 14/49 from 56/28
1st number: 2 0/28, 2nd number: 14/49
56/28 - 14/49 is 12/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 49 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
56/28 = 56 × 7/28 × 7 = 392/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
14/49 = 14 × 4/49 × 4 = 56/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
392/196 - 56/196 = 392 - 56/196 = 336/196 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 12/7
- In mixed form: 15/7
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