Subtract 25/24 from 56/20
1st number: 2 16/20, 2nd number: 1 1/24
56/20 - 25/24 is 211/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
56/20 = 56 × 6/20 × 6 = 336/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
25/24 = 25 × 5/24 × 5 = 125/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/120 - 125/120 = 336 - 125/120 = 211/120 - In mixed form: 191/120
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