Subtract 50/9 from 56/24
1st number: 2 8/24, 2nd number: 5 5/9
56/24 - 50/9 is -29/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 9 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 9 × 8 = 72,
50/9 = 50 × 8/9 × 8 = 400/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/72 - 400/72 = 168 - 400/72 = -232/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/9
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