Subtract 28/72 from 6/56
6/56 - 28/72 is -71/252.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
6/56 = 6 × 9/56 × 9 = 54/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
28/72 = 28 × 7/72 × 7 = 196/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/504 - 196/504 = 54 - 196/504 = -142/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/252
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