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Subtract 5/24 from 56/18

1st number: 3 2/18, 2nd number: 5/24

56/18 - 5/24 is 209/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 24 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
    56/18 = 56 × 4/18 × 4 = 224/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
    5/24 = 5 × 3/24 × 3 = 15/72
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    224/72 - 15/72 = 224 - 15/72 = 209/72
  5. In mixed form: 265/72

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