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Subtract 10/56 from 56/24

1st number: 2 8/24, 2nd number: 10/56

56/24 - 10/56 is 181/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 56 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    56/24 = 56 × 7/24 × 7 = 392/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    10/56 = 10 × 3/56 × 3 = 30/168
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    392/168 - 30/168 = 392 - 30/168 = 362/168
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 181/84
  6. In mixed form: 213/84

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