Subtract 36/24 from 56/5, Solve 11 1/5

Subtract 36/24 from 56/5

1^st number: 11 1/5, 2^nd number: 1 12/24

56/5 - 36/24 is 97/10.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 24 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
56/5 = 56 × 24/5 × 24 = 1344/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
36/24 = 36 × 5/24 × 5 = 180/120
Subtract the two like fractions:
1344/120 - 180/120 = 1344 - 180/120 = 1164/120
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 97/10
In mixed form: 97/10

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