Subtract 18/56 from 48/24
1st number: 2 0/24, 2nd number: 18/56
48/24 - 18/56 is 47/28.
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,
48/24 = 48 × 7/24 × 7 = 336/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
18/56 = 18 × 3/56 × 3 = 54/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/168 - 54/168 = 336 - 54/168 = 282/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/28
- In mixed form: 119/28
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