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Subtract 3/24 from 56/20

1st number: 2 16/20, 2nd number: 3/24

56/20 - 3/24 is 107/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
    56/20 = 56 × 6/20 × 6 = 336/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    3/24 = 3 × 5/24 × 5 = 15/120
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    336/120 - 15/120 = 336 - 15/120 = 321/120
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 107/40
  6. In mixed form: 227/40

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