Subtract 1/28 from 6/56
6/56 - 1/28 is 1/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 28 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
6/56 = 6 × 1/56 × 1 = 6/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
1/28 = 1 × 2/28 × 2 = 2/56 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/56 - 2/56 = 6 - 2/56 = 4/56 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/14
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