Subtract 21/96 from 56/28, Solve 2 0/28

Subtract 21/96 from 56/28

1^st number: 2 0/28, 2^nd number: 21/96

56/28 - 21/96 is 57/32.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 96 is 672

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 24 = 672,
56/28 = 56 × 24/28 × 24 = 1344/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
21/96 = 21 × 7/96 × 7 = 147/672
Subtract the two like fractions:
1344/672 - 147/672 = 1344 - 147/672 = 1197/672
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 57/32
In mixed form: 125/32

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