Subtract 2/56 from 84/12
1st number: 7 0/12, 2nd number: 2/56
84/12 - 2/56 is 195/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
84/12 = 84 × 14/12 × 14 = 1176/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
2/56 = 2 × 3/56 × 3 = 6/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1176/168 - 6/168 = 1176 - 6/168 = 1170/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 195/28
- In mixed form: 627/28
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