Subtract 7/24 from 45/56
45/56 - 7/24 is 43/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
45/56 = 45 × 3/56 × 3 = 135/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
7/24 = 7 × 7/24 × 7 = 49/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/168 - 49/168 = 135 - 49/168 = 86/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/84
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