Subtract 21/35 from 56/24, Solve 2 8/24

Subtract 21/35 from 56/24

1^st number: 2 8/24, 2^nd number: 21/35

56/24 - 21/35 is 26/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 35 is 840

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
56/24 = 56 × 35/24 × 35 = 1960/840
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
21/35 = 21 × 24/35 × 24 = 504/840
Subtract the two like fractions:
1960/840 - 504/840 = 1960 - 504/840 = 1456/840
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 26/15
In mixed form: 111/15

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