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Subtract 4/80 from 56/24

1st number: 2 8/24, 2nd number: 4/80

56/24 - 4/80 is 137/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 10 = 240,
    56/24 = 56 × 10/24 × 10 = 560/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    4/80 = 4 × 3/80 × 3 = 12/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    560/240 - 12/240 = 560 - 12/240 = 548/240
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 137/60
  6. In mixed form: 217/60

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