Subtract 6/56 from 96/48
1st number: 2 0/48, 2nd number: 6/56
96/48 - 6/56 is 53/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 56 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
96/48 = 96 × 7/48 × 7 = 672/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 6 = 336,
6/56 = 6 × 6/56 × 6 = 36/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
672/336 - 36/336 = 672 - 36/336 = 636/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/28
- In mixed form: 125/28
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