Subtract 6/56 from 60/24
1st number: 2 12/24, 2nd number: 6/56
60/24 - 6/56 is 67/28.
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,
60/24 = 60 × 7/24 × 7 = 420/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
6/56 = 6 × 3/56 × 3 = 18/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/168 - 18/168 = 420 - 18/168 = 402/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 67/28
- In mixed form: 211/28
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