Subtract 24/72 from 12/56
12/56 - 24/72 is -5/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
12/56 = 12 × 9/56 × 9 = 108/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
24/72 = 24 × 7/72 × 7 = 168/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/504 - 168/504 = 108 - 168/504 = -60/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/42
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