Subtract 54/56 from 84/6
1st number: 14 0/6, 2nd number: 54/56
84/6 - 54/56 is 365/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
84/6 = 84 × 28/6 × 28 = 2352/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
54/56 = 54 × 3/56 × 3 = 162/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2352/168 - 162/168 = 2352 - 162/168 = 2190/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 365/28
- In mixed form: 131/28
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 84/12-54/56 84/18-54/56 84/30-54/56 84/42-54/56