Subtract 9/75 from 56/24, Solve 2 8/24

Subtract 9/75 from 56/24

1^st number: 2 8/24, 2^nd number: 9/75

56/24 - 9/75 is 166/75.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 75 is 600

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
56/24 = 56 × 25/24 × 25 = 1400/600
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
9/75 = 9 × 8/75 × 8 = 72/600
Subtract the two like fractions:
1400/600 - 72/600 = 1400 - 72/600 = 1328/600
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 166/75
In mixed form: 216/75

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