Subtract 12/9 from 7/56
1st number: 7/56, 2nd number: 1 3/9
7/56 - 12/9 is -29/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 9 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
7/56 = 7 × 9/56 × 9 = 63/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
12/9 = 12 × 56/9 × 56 = 672/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
63/504 - 672/504 = 63 - 672/504 = -609/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/24
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