Subtract 56/81 from 6/12
6/12 - 56/81 is -31/162.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 81 is 324
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 27 = 324,
6/12 = 6 × 27/12 × 27 = 162/324 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
56/81 = 56 × 4/81 × 4 = 224/324 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/324 - 224/324 = 162 - 224/324 = -62/324 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/162
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