Subtract 10/72 from 56/24
1st number: 2 8/24, 2nd number: 10/72
56/24 - 10/72 is 79/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
56/24 = 56 × 3/24 × 3 = 168/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
10/72 = 10 × 1/72 × 1 = 10/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/72 - 10/72 = 168 - 10/72 = 158/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/36
- In mixed form: 27/36
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