Subtract 36/56 from 63/6
1st number: 10 3/6, 2nd number: 36/56
63/6 - 36/56 is 69/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
63/6 = 63 × 28/6 × 28 = 1764/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
36/56 = 36 × 3/56 × 3 = 108/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1764/168 - 108/168 = 1764 - 108/168 = 1656/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 69/7
- In mixed form: 96/7
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