Subtract 10/12 from 8/56
8/56 - 10/12 is -29/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 12 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
8/56 = 8 × 3/56 × 3 = 24/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
10/12 = 10 × 14/12 × 14 = 140/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/168 - 140/168 = 24 - 140/168 = -116/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/42
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