Subtract 4/56 from 8/3
1st number: 2 2/3, 2nd number: 4/56
8/3 - 4/56 is 109/42.
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,
8/3 = 8 × 56/3 × 56 = 448/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
4/56 = 4 × 3/56 × 3 = 12/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
448/168 - 12/168 = 448 - 12/168 = 436/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 109/42
- In mixed form: 225/42
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