Subtract 9/56 from 5/24
5/24 - 9/56 is 1/21.
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,
5/24 = 5 × 7/24 × 7 = 35/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
9/56 = 9 × 3/56 × 3 = 27/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/168 - 27/168 = 35 - 27/168 = 8/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/21
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 10/24-9/56 5/24-18/56 5/48-9/56 15/24-9/56 5/24-27/56 5/72-9/56 25/24-9/56 5/24-45/56 35/24-9/56 5/24-63/56