Subtract 84/56 from 6/24
1st number: 6/24, 2nd number: 1 28/56
6/24 - 84/56 is -5/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
6/24 = 6 × 7/24 × 7 = 42/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
84/56 = 84 × 3/56 × 3 = 252/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/168 - 252/168 = 42 - 252/168 = -210/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/4
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