Subtract 1/27 from 6/56, Solve 6/56

Subtract 1/27 from 6/56

6/56 - 1/27 is 53/756.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 27 is 1512

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512
For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
6/56 = 6 × 27/56 × 27 = 162/1512
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 56 = 1512,
1/27 = 1 × 56/27 × 56 = 56/1512
Subtract the two like fractions:
162/1512 - 56/1512 = 162 - 56/1512 = 106/1512
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/756

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