Subtract 24/3 from 3/56
1st number: 3/56, 2nd number: 8 0/3
3/56 - 24/3 is -445/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 3 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
3/56 = 3 × 3/56 × 3 = 9/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
24/3 = 24 × 56/3 × 56 = 1344/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9/168 - 1344/168 = 9 - 1344/168 = -1335/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -445/56
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