Subtract 9/56 from 6/16
6/16 - 9/56 is 3/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 56 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
6/16 = 6 × 7/16 × 7 = 42/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
9/56 = 9 × 2/56 × 2 = 18/112 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/112 - 18/112 = 42 - 18/112 = 24/112 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/14
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