Subtract 2/10 from 24/56
24/56 - 2/10 is 8/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 10 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
24/56 = 24 × 5/56 × 5 = 120/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
2/10 = 2 × 28/10 × 28 = 56/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/280 - 56/280 = 120 - 56/280 = 64/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/35
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