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Subtract 6/81 from 56/24

1st number: 2 8/24, 2nd number: 6/81

56/24 - 6/81 is 61/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 81 is 648

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 27 = 648,
    56/24 = 56 × 27/24 × 27 = 1512/648
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
    6/81 = 6 × 8/81 × 8 = 48/648
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1512/648 - 48/648 = 1512 - 48/648 = 1464/648
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/27
  6. In mixed form: 27/27

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