Subtract 2/56 from 64/3
1st number: 21 1/3, 2nd number: 2/56
64/3 - 2/56 is 1789/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
64/3 = 64 × 56/3 × 56 = 3584/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
2/56 = 2 × 3/56 × 3 = 6/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3584/168 - 6/168 = 3584 - 6/168 = 3578/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1789/84
- In mixed form: 2125/84
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