Subtract 16/30 from 56/24
1st number: 2 8/24, 2nd number: 16/30
56/24 - 16/30 is 9/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 30 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
56/24 = 56 × 5/24 × 5 = 280/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
16/30 = 16 × 4/30 × 4 = 64/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/120 - 64/120 = 280 - 64/120 = 216/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/5
- In mixed form: 14/5
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