Answers

Subtract 18/56 from 6/84

6/84 - 18/56 is -1/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 56 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   6/84 = 6 × 2/84 × 2 = 12/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   18/56 = 18 × 3/56 × 3 = 54/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   12/168 - 54/168 = 12 - 54/168 = -42/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/4

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