Subtract 36/56 from 6/12
6/12 - 36/56 is -1/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
6/12 = 6 × 14/12 × 14 = 84/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
36/56 = 36 × 3/56 × 3 = 108/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/168 - 108/168 = 84 - 108/168 = -24/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/7
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