Subtract 7/56 from 50/24
1st number: 2 2/24, 2nd number: 7/56
50/24 - 7/56 is 47/24.
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,
50/24 = 50 × 7/24 × 7 = 350/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
7/56 = 7 × 3/56 × 3 = 21/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/168 - 21/168 = 350 - 21/168 = 329/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/24
- In mixed form: 123/24
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