Subtract 20/5 from 56/24
1st number: 2 8/24, 2nd number: 4 0/5
56/24 - 20/5 is -5/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 5 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 5 × 24 = 120,
20/5 = 20 × 24/5 × 24 = 480/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/120 - 480/120 = 280 - 480/120 = -200/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/3
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