Subtract 63/8 from 56/6
1st number: 9 2/6, 2nd number: 7 7/8
56/6 - 63/8 is 35/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
56/6 = 56 × 4/6 × 4 = 224/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
63/8 = 63 × 3/8 × 3 = 189/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
224/24 - 189/24 = 224 - 189/24 = 35/24 - In mixed form: 111/24
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