Subtract 2/5 from 24/56
24/56 - 2/5 is 1/35.
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,
2/5 = 2 × 56/5 × 56 = 112/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/280 - 112/280 = 120 - 112/280 = 8/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/35
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 48/56-2/5 24/56-4/5 24/56-2/10 72/56-2/5 24/56-6/5 24/56-2/15 24/56-10/5 24/56-2/25 24/56-14/5 24/56-2/35