Subtract 1/24 from 56/36
1st number: 1 20/36, 2nd number: 1/24
56/36 - 1/24 is 109/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 24 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
56/36 = 56 × 2/36 × 2 = 112/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
1/24 = 1 × 3/24 × 3 = 3/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112/72 - 3/72 = 112 - 3/72 = 109/72 - In mixed form: 137/72
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