Subtract 56/28 from 6/3
1st number: 2 0/3, 2nd number: 2 0/28
6/3 - 56/28 is 0/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
6/3 = 6 × 28/3 × 28 = 168/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
56/28 = 56 × 3/28 × 3 = 168/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/84 - 168/84 = 168 - 168/84 = 0/84 - The answer is 0
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