Subtract 24/56 from 21/5
1st number: 4 1/5, 2nd number: 24/56
21/5 - 24/56 is 132/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
21/5 = 21 × 56/5 × 56 = 1176/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
24/56 = 24 × 5/56 × 5 = 120/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1176/280 - 120/280 = 1176 - 120/280 = 1056/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 132/35
- In mixed form: 327/35
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