Subtract 21/80 from 56/24
1st number: 2 8/24, 2nd number: 21/80
56/24 - 21/80 is 497/240.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 10 = 240,
56/24 = 56 × 10/24 × 10 = 560/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
21/80 = 21 × 3/80 × 3 = 63/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/240 - 63/240 = 560 - 63/240 = 497/240 - In mixed form: 217/240
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