Subtract 96/72 from 6/56
1st number: 6/56, 2nd number: 1 24/72
6/56 - 96/72 is -103/84.
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,
96/72 = 96 × 7/72 × 7 = 672/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/504 - 672/504 = 54 - 672/504 = -618/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -103/84
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