Subtract 49/81 from 6/56
6/56 - 49/81 is -1129/2268.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 81 is 4536
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4536 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 81 = 4536,
6/56 = 6 × 81/56 × 81 = 486/4536 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 56 = 4536,
49/81 = 49 × 56/81 × 56 = 2744/4536 - Subtract the two like fractions:
486/4536 - 2744/4536 = 486 - 2744/4536 = -2258/4536 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1129/2268
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