Subtract 5/32 from 56/24
1st number: 2 8/24, 2nd number: 5/32
56/24 - 5/32 is 209/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
56/24 = 56 × 4/24 × 4 = 224/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
5/32 = 5 × 3/32 × 3 = 15/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
224/96 - 15/96 = 224 - 15/96 = 209/96 - In mixed form: 217/96
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