Subtract 70/24 from 56/5
1st number: 11 1/5, 2nd number: 2 22/24
56/5 - 70/24 is 497/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
70/24 = 70 × 5/24 × 5 = 350/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1344/120 - 350/120 = 1344 - 350/120 = 994/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 497/60
- In mixed form: 817/60
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