Subtract 21/27 from 56/24
1st number: 2 8/24, 2nd number: 21/27
56/24 - 21/27 is 14/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 27 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
56/24 = 56 × 9/24 × 9 = 504/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
21/27 = 21 × 8/27 × 8 = 168/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/216 - 168/216 = 504 - 168/216 = 336/216 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/9
- In mixed form: 15/9
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