Subtract 56/24 from 50/5
1st number: 10 0/5, 2nd number: 2 8/24
50/5 - 56/24 is 23/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
50/5 = 50 × 24/5 × 24 = 1200/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
56/24 = 56 × 5/24 × 5 = 280/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1200/120 - 280/120 = 1200 - 280/120 = 920/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/3
- In mixed form: 72/3
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