Subtract 25/56 from 4/24
4/24 - 25/56 is -47/168.
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,
4/24 = 4 × 7/24 × 7 = 28/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
25/56 = 25 × 3/56 × 3 = 75/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/168 - 75/168 = 28 - 75/168 = -47/168
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