Subtract 3/56 from 24/6, Solve 4 0/6

Subtract 3/56 from 24/6

1^st number: 4 0/6, 2^nd number: 3/56

24/6 - 3/56 is 221/56.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 56 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
24/6 = 24 × 28/6 × 28 = 672/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
3/56 = 3 × 3/56 × 3 = 9/168
Subtract the two like fractions:
672/168 - 9/168 = 672 - 9/168 = 663/168
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 221/56
In mixed form: 353/56

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