Subtract 56/28 from 96/6
1st number: 16 0/6, 2nd number: 2 0/28
96/6 - 56/28 is 14/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
96/6 = 96 × 14/6 × 14 = 1344/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
56/28 = 56 × 3/28 × 3 = 168/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1344/84 - 168/84 = 1344 - 168/84 = 1176/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/1
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