Subtract 6/56 from 2/24
2/24 - 6/56 is -1/42.
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,
2/24 = 2 × 7/24 × 7 = 14/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
6/56 = 6 × 3/56 × 3 = 18/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/168 - 18/168 = 14 - 18/168 = -4/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/42
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