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Subtract 2/6 from 9/56

9/56 - 2/6 is -29/168.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    9/56 = 9 × 3/56 × 3 = 27/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
    2/6 = 2 × 28/6 × 28 = 56/168
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    27/168 - 56/168 = 27 - 56/168 = -29/168

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