Subtract 2/40 from 56/24
1st number: 2 8/24, 2nd number: 2/40
56/24 - 2/40 is 137/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 40 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 40 × 3 = 120,
2/40 = 2 × 3/40 × 3 = 6/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/120 - 6/120 = 280 - 6/120 = 274/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 137/60
- In mixed form: 217/60
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