Subtract 56/48 from 24/84
1st number: 24/84, 2nd number: 1 8/48
24/84 - 56/48 is -37/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
24/84 = 24 × 4/84 × 4 = 96/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
56/48 = 56 × 7/48 × 7 = 392/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/336 - 392/336 = 96 - 392/336 = -296/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/42
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