Subtract 54/24 from 56/7, Solve 8 0/7

Subtract 54/24 from 56/7

1^st number: 8 0/7, 2^nd number: 2 6/24

56/7 - 54/24 is 23/4.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 24 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
56/7 = 56 × 24/7 × 24 = 1344/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
54/24 = 54 × 7/24 × 7 = 378/168
Subtract the two like fractions:
1344/168 - 378/168 = 1344 - 378/168 = 966/168
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/4
In mixed form: 53/4

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad