Subtract 24/56 from 49/28
1st number: 1 21/28, 2nd number: 24/56
49/28 - 24/56 is 37/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 56 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
49/28 = 49 × 2/28 × 2 = 98/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
24/56 = 24 × 1/56 × 1 = 24/56 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/56 - 24/56 = 98 - 24/56 = 74/56 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/28
- In mixed form: 19/28
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