Subtract 28/56 from 8/9
8/9 - 28/56 is 7/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 56 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
8/9 = 8 × 56/9 × 56 = 448/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
28/56 = 28 × 9/56 × 9 = 252/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
448/504 - 252/504 = 448 - 252/504 = 196/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/18
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