Subtract 6/56 from 72/12, Solve 6 0/12

Subtract 6/56 from 72/12

1^st number: 6 0/12, 2^nd number: 6/56

72/12 - 6/56 is 165/28.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 56 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
72/12 = 72 × 14/12 × 14 = 1008/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
6/56 = 6 × 3/56 × 3 = 18/168
Subtract the two like fractions:
1008/168 - 18/168 = 1008 - 18/168 = 990/168
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 165/28
In mixed form: 525/28

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