Subtract 84/56 from 8/3
1st number: 2 2/3, 2nd number: 1 28/56
8/3 - 84/56 is 7/6.
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,
84/56 = 84 × 3/56 × 3 = 252/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
448/168 - 252/168 = 448 - 252/168 = 196/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/6
- In mixed form: 11/6
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