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Subtract 15/56 from 96/6

1st number: 16 0/6, 2nd number: 15/56

96/6 - 15/56 is 881/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
    96/6 = 96 × 28/6 × 28 = 2688/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    15/56 = 15 × 3/56 × 3 = 45/168
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2688/168 - 45/168 = 2688 - 45/168 = 2643/168
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 881/56
  6. In mixed form: 1541/56

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