Subtract 7/56 from 24/6
1st number: 4 0/6, 2nd number: 7/56
24/6 - 7/56 is 31/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
7/56 = 7 × 3/56 × 3 = 21/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
672/168 - 21/168 = 672 - 21/168 = 651/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/8
- In mixed form: 37/8
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