Subtract 6/24 from 56/35
1st number: 1 21/35, 2nd number: 6/24
56/35 - 6/24 is 27/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 24 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
56/35 = 56 × 24/35 × 24 = 1344/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
6/24 = 6 × 35/24 × 35 = 210/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1344/840 - 210/840 = 1344 - 210/840 = 1134/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/20
- In mixed form: 17/20
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