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Subtract 7/56 from 84/3

1st number: 28 0/3, 2nd number: 7/56

84/3 - 7/56 is 223/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 56 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
    84/3 = 84 × 56/3 × 56 = 4704/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    7/56 = 7 × 3/56 × 3 = 21/168
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    4704/168 - 21/168 = 4704 - 21/168 = 4683/168
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 223/8
  6. In mixed form: 277/8

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