Subtract 10/3 from 24/56
1st number: 24/56, 2nd number: 3 1/3
24/56 - 10/3 is -61/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 3 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
24/56 = 24 × 3/56 × 3 = 72/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
10/3 = 10 × 56/3 × 56 = 560/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/168 - 560/168 = 72 - 560/168 = -488/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -61/21
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