Subtract 42/56 from 5/24
5/24 - 42/56 is -13/24.
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,
5/24 = 5 × 7/24 × 7 = 35/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
42/56 = 42 × 3/56 × 3 = 126/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/168 - 126/168 = 35 - 126/168 = -91/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/24
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