Subtract 56/84 from 24/8
1st number: 3 0/8, 2nd number: 56/84
24/8 - 56/84 is 7/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 84 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
24/8 = 24 × 21/8 × 21 = 504/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
56/84 = 56 × 2/84 × 2 = 112/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/168 - 112/168 = 504 - 112/168 = 392/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/3
- In mixed form: 21/3
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