Subtract 15/56 from 42/24
1st number: 1 18/24, 2nd number: 15/56
42/24 - 15/56 is 83/56.
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,
42/24 = 42 × 7/24 × 7 = 294/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
15/56 = 15 × 3/56 × 3 = 45/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
294/168 - 45/168 = 294 - 45/168 = 249/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/56
- In mixed form: 127/56
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