Subtract 36/7 from 56/24
1st number: 2 8/24, 2nd number: 5 1/7
56/24 - 36/7 is -59/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 7 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
56/24 = 56 × 7/24 × 7 = 392/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
36/7 = 36 × 24/7 × 24 = 864/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
392/168 - 864/168 = 392 - 864/168 = -472/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -59/21
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