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Subtract 15/24 from 35/56

35/56 - 15/24 is 0/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 24 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    35/56 = 35 × 3/56 × 3 = 105/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    15/24 = 15 × 7/24 × 7 = 105/168
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    105/168 - 105/168 = 105 - 105/168 = 0/168
  5. The answer is 0

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