Subtract 24/56 from 16/24
16/24 - 24/56 is 5/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
16/24 = 16 × 7/24 × 7 = 112/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
24/56 = 24 × 3/56 × 3 = 72/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112/168 - 72/168 = 112 - 72/168 = 40/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/21
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