Subtract 60/56 from 24/5
1st number: 4 4/5, 2nd number: 1 4/56
24/5 - 60/56 is 261/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 56 is 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
24/5 = 24 × 56/5 × 56 = 1344/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
60/56 = 60 × 5/56 × 5 = 300/280 - Subtract the two fractions:
1344/280 - 300/280 = 1344 - 300/280 = 1044/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 261/70
- In mixed form: 351/70
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