Subtract 12/27 from 24/56
24/56 - 12/27 is -1/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 27 is 1512
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
24/56 = 24 × 27/56 × 27 = 648/1512 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 56 = 1512,
12/27 = 12 × 56/27 × 56 = 672/1512 - Subtract the two like fractions:
648/1512 - 672/1512 = 648 - 672/1512 = -24/1512 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/63
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