Subtract 2/56 from 24/10
1st number: 2 4/10, 2nd number: 2/56
24/10 - 2/56 is 331/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
24/10 = 24 × 28/10 × 28 = 672/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
2/56 = 2 × 5/56 × 5 = 10/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
672/280 - 10/280 = 672 - 10/280 = 662/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 331/140
- In mixed form: 251/140
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