Subtract 36/9 from 6/56
1st number: 6/56, 2nd number: 4 0/9
6/56 - 36/9 is -109/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 9 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 9 × 56 = 504,
36/9 = 36 × 56/9 × 56 = 2016/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/504 - 2016/504 = 54 - 2016/504 = -1962/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -109/28
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