Subtract 2/12 from 56/24
1st number: 2 8/24, 2nd number: 2/12
56/24 - 2/12 is 13/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 12 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
56/24 = 56 × 1/24 × 1 = 56/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
2/12 = 2 × 2/12 × 2 = 4/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/24 - 4/24 = 56 - 4/24 = 52/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/6
- In mixed form: 21/6
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