Subtract 14/56 from 6/2, Solve 3 0/2

Subtract 14/56 from 6/2

1^st number: 3 0/2, 2^nd number: 14/56

6/2 - 14/56 is 11/4.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 56 is 56

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 28 = 56,
6/2 = 6 × 28/2 × 28 = 168/56
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
14/56 = 14 × 1/56 × 1 = 14/56
Subtract the two like fractions:
168/56 - 14/56 = 168 - 14/56 = 154/56
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/4
In mixed form: 23/4

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