Subtract 3/30 from 24/56
24/56 - 3/30 is 23/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 30 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
24/56 = 24 × 15/56 × 15 = 360/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
3/30 = 3 × 28/30 × 28 = 84/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/840 - 84/840 = 360 - 84/840 = 276/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/70
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