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Subtract 7/56 from 63/3

1st number: 21 0/3, 2nd number: 7/56

63/3 - 7/56 is 167/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 56 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
    63/3 = 63 × 56/3 × 56 = 3528/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    7/56 = 7 × 3/56 × 3 = 21/168
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    3528/168 - 21/168 = 3528 - 21/168 = 3507/168
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 167/8
  6. In mixed form: 207/8

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