Subtract 56/14 from 15/24
1st number: 15/24, 2nd number: 4 0/14
15/24 - 56/14 is -27/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 14 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
15/24 = 15 × 7/24 × 7 = 105/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
56/14 = 56 × 12/14 × 12 = 672/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/168 - 672/168 = 105 - 672/168 = -567/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -27/8
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