Subtract 5/56 from 49/24
1st number: 2 1/24, 2nd number: 5/56
49/24 - 5/56 is 41/21.
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,
49/24 = 49 × 7/24 × 7 = 343/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
5/56 = 5 × 3/56 × 3 = 15/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
343/168 - 15/168 = 343 - 15/168 = 328/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/21
- In mixed form: 120/21
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