Subtract 9/56 from 24/9
1st number: 2 6/9, 2nd number: 9/56
24/9 - 9/56 is 421/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 56 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
24/9 = 24 × 56/9 × 56 = 1344/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
9/56 = 9 × 9/56 × 9 = 81/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1344/504 - 81/504 = 1344 - 81/504 = 1263/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 421/168
- In mixed form: 285/168
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