Subtract 72/56 from 6/8
1st number: 6/8, 2nd number: 1 16/56
6/8 - 72/56 is -15/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 56 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
6/8 = 6 × 7/8 × 7 = 42/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
72/56 = 72 × 1/56 × 1 = 72/56 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/56 - 72/56 = 42 - 72/56 = -30/56 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -15/28
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