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Subtract 27/24 from 56/14

1st number: 4 0/14, 2nd number: 1 3/24

56/14 - 27/24 is 23/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 24 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
    56/14 = 56 × 12/14 × 12 = 672/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    27/24 = 27 × 7/24 × 7 = 189/168
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    672/168 - 189/168 = 672 - 189/168 = 483/168
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/8
  6. In mixed form: 27/8

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