Subtract 40/6 from 8/56
1st number: 8/56, 2nd number: 6 4/6
8/56 - 40/6 is -137/21.
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,
40/6 = 40 × 28/6 × 28 = 1120/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/168 - 1120/168 = 24 - 1120/168 = -1096/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -137/21
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