Subtract 10/48 from 6/56
6/56 - 10/48 is -17/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 6 = 336,
6/56 = 6 × 6/56 × 6 = 36/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
10/48 = 10 × 7/48 × 7 = 70/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/336 - 70/336 = 36 - 70/336 = -34/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/168
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