Subtract 27/56 from 35/24
1st number: 1 11/24, 2nd number: 27/56
35/24 - 27/56 is 41/42.
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,
35/24 = 35 × 7/24 × 7 = 245/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
27/56 = 27 × 3/56 × 3 = 81/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/168 - 81/168 = 245 - 81/168 = 164/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/42
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