Subtract 3/56 from 96/18, Solve 5 6/18

Subtract 3/56 from 96/18

1^st number: 5 6/18, 2^nd number: 3/56

96/18 - 3/56 is 887/168.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 56 is 504

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 28 = 504,
96/18 = 96 × 28/18 × 28 = 2688/504
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
3/56 = 3 × 9/56 × 9 = 27/504
Subtract the two like fractions:
2688/504 - 27/504 = 2688 - 27/504 = 2661/504
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 887/168
In mixed form: 547/168

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad