Subtract 63/56 from 7/3, Solve 2 1/3

Subtract 63/56 from 7/3

1^st number: 2 1/3, 2^nd number: 1 7/56

7/3 - 63/56 is 29/24.

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,
7/3 = 7 × 56/3 × 56 = 392/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
63/56 = 63 × 3/56 × 3 = 189/168
Subtract the two like fractions:
392/168 - 189/168 = 392 - 189/168 = 203/168
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/24
In mixed form: 15/24

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