Subtract 56/8 from 2/24
1st number: 2/24, 2nd number: 7 0/8
2/24 - 56/8 is -83/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
2/24 = 2 × 1/24 × 1 = 2/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
56/8 = 56 × 3/8 × 3 = 168/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2/24 - 168/24 = 2 - 168/24 = -166/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -83/12
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