Subtract 7/30 from 56/24
1st number: 2 8/24, 2nd number: 7/30
56/24 - 7/30 is 21/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 30 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
56/24 = 56 × 5/24 × 5 = 280/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
7/30 = 7 × 4/30 × 4 = 28/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/120 - 28/120 = 280 - 28/120 = 252/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/10
- In mixed form: 21/10
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