Subtract 8/3 from 63/56
1st number: 1 7/56, 2nd number: 2 2/3
63/56 - 8/3 is -37/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 3 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
63/56 = 63 × 3/56 × 3 = 189/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
8/3 = 8 × 56/3 × 56 = 448/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/168 - 448/168 = 189 - 448/168 = -259/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/24
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