Subtract 3/84 from 6/56
6/56 - 3/84 is 1/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 84 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
6/56 = 6 × 3/56 × 3 = 18/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
3/84 = 3 × 2/84 × 2 = 6/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/168 - 6/168 = 18 - 6/168 = 12/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/14
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