Subtract 24/18 from 2/56
1st number: 2/56, 2nd number: 1 6/18
2/56 - 24/18 is -109/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 18 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
2/56 = 2 × 9/56 × 9 = 18/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 28 = 504,
24/18 = 24 × 28/18 × 28 = 672/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/504 - 672/504 = 18 - 672/504 = -654/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -109/84
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