Subtract 56/7 from 6/9
1st number: 6/9, 2nd number: 8 0/7
6/9 - 56/7 is -22/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 7 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
6/9 = 6 × 7/9 × 7 = 42/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 9 = 63,
56/7 = 56 × 9/7 × 9 = 504/63 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/63 - 504/63 = 42 - 504/63 = -462/63 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -22/3
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