Subtract 1/24 from 56/64
56/64 - 1/24 is 5/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 24 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
56/64 = 56 × 3/64 × 3 = 168/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 8 = 192,
1/24 = 1 × 8/24 × 8 = 8/192 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/192 - 8/192 = 168 - 8/192 = 160/192 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/6
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