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Subtract 3/36 from 56/32

1st number: 1 24/32, 2nd number: 3/36

56/32 - 3/36 is 5/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 36 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    56/32 = 56 × 9/32 × 9 = 504/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
    3/36 = 3 × 8/36 × 8 = 24/288
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    504/288 - 24/288 = 504 - 24/288 = 480/288
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/3
  6. In mixed form: 12/3

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