Subtract 16/80 from 56/24
1st number: 2 8/24, 2nd number: 16/80
56/24 - 16/80 is 32/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 10 = 240,
56/24 = 56 × 10/24 × 10 = 560/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
16/80 = 16 × 3/80 × 3 = 48/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/240 - 48/240 = 560 - 48/240 = 512/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 32/15
- In mixed form: 22/15
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