Subtract 56/28 from 56/6
1st number: 9 2/6, 2nd number: 2 0/28
56/6 - 56/28 is 22/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
56/6 = 56 × 14/6 × 14 = 784/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
56/28 = 56 × 3/28 × 3 = 168/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
784/84 - 168/84 = 784 - 168/84 = 616/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 22/3
- In mixed form: 71/3
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