Subtract 28/36 from 56/24
1st number: 2 8/24, 2nd number: 28/36
56/24 - 28/36 is 14/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 36 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
56/24 = 56 × 3/24 × 3 = 168/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
28/36 = 28 × 2/36 × 2 = 56/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/72 - 56/72 = 168 - 56/72 = 112/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/9
- In mixed form: 15/9
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