Subtract 56/7 from 49/24
1st number: 2 1/24, 2nd number: 8 0/7
49/24 - 56/7 is -143/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 7 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 7 × 24 = 168,
56/7 = 56 × 24/7 × 24 = 1344/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
343/168 - 1344/168 = 343 - 1344/168 = -1001/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -143/24
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