Subtract 72/7 from 56/3
1st number: 18 2/3, 2nd number: 10 2/7
56/3 - 72/7 is 176/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 7 is 21
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 21 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 7 = 21,
56/3 = 56 × 7/3 × 7 = 392/21 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 3 = 21,
72/7 = 72 × 3/7 × 3 = 216/21 - Subtract the two like fractions:
392/21 - 216/21 = 392 - 216/21 = 176/21 - In mixed form: 88/21
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