Subtract 18/56 from 8/12
8/12 - 18/56 is 29/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
8/12 = 8 × 14/12 × 14 = 112/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
18/56 = 18 × 3/56 × 3 = 54/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112/168 - 54/168 = 112 - 54/168 = 58/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/84
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