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Subtract 15/35 from 56/24

1st number: 2 8/24, 2nd number: 15/35

56/24 - 15/35 is 40/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 35 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    56/24 = 56 × 35/24 × 35 = 1960/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
    15/35 = 15 × 24/35 × 24 = 360/840
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1960/840 - 360/840 = 1960 - 360/840 = 1600/840
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/21
  6. In mixed form: 119/21

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