Subtract 2/6 from 8/56
8/56 - 2/6 is -4/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 6 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 6 × 28 = 168,
2/6 = 2 × 28/6 × 28 = 56/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/168 - 56/168 = 24 - 56/168 = -32/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/21
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