Subtract 9/56 from 6/48
6/48 - 9/56 is -1/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 56 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
6/48 = 6 × 7/48 × 7 = 42/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 6 = 336,
9/56 = 9 × 6/56 × 6 = 54/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/336 - 54/336 = 42 - 54/336 = -12/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/28
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