Subtract 8/6 from 56/32
1st number: 1 24/32, 2nd number: 1 2/6
56/32 - 8/6 is 5/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 6 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
56/32 = 56 × 3/32 × 3 = 168/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
8/6 = 8 × 16/6 × 16 = 128/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/96 - 128/96 = 168 - 128/96 = 40/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/12
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