Subtract 10/56 from 30/24
1st number: 1 6/24, 2nd number: 10/56
30/24 - 10/56 is 15/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
30/24 = 30 × 7/24 × 7 = 210/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
10/56 = 10 × 3/56 × 3 = 30/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/168 - 30/168 = 210 - 30/168 = 180/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/14
- In mixed form: 11/14
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