Subtract 2/56 from 56/6
1st number: 9 2/6, 2nd number: 2/56
56/6 - 2/56 is 781/84.
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,
56/6 = 56 × 28/6 × 28 = 1568/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
2/56 = 2 × 3/56 × 3 = 6/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1568/168 - 6/168 = 1568 - 6/168 = 1562/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 781/84
- In mixed form: 925/84
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