Subtract 6/48 from 56/9
1st number: 6 2/9, 2nd number: 6/48
56/9 - 6/48 is 439/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 48 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
56/9 = 56 × 16/9 × 16 = 896/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
6/48 = 6 × 3/48 × 3 = 18/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
896/144 - 18/144 = 896 - 18/144 = 878/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 439/72
- In mixed form: 67/72
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