Subtract 6/56 from 6/96
6/96 - 6/56 is -5/112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 56 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
6/96 = 6 × 7/96 × 7 = 42/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 12 = 672,
6/56 = 6 × 12/56 × 12 = 72/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/672 - 72/672 = 42 - 72/672 = -30/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/112
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