Subtract 12/5 from 24/56
1st number: 24/56, 2nd number: 2 2/5
24/56 - 12/5 is -69/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 5 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
24/56 = 24 × 5/56 × 5 = 120/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
12/5 = 12 × 56/5 × 56 = 672/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/280 - 672/280 = 120 - 672/280 = -552/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -69/35
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