Subtract 9/6 from 8/56, Solve 8/56

Subtract 9/6 from 8/56

1^st number: 8/56, 2^nd number: 1 3/6

8/56 - 9/6 is -19/14.

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,
9/6 = 9 × 28/6 × 28 = 252/168
Subtract the two like fractions:
24/168 - 252/168 = 24 - 252/168 = -228/168
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/14

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