Subtract 3/56 from 63/24
1st number: 2 15/24, 2nd number: 3/56
63/24 - 3/56 is 18/7.
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,
63/24 = 63 × 7/24 × 7 = 441/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
3/56 = 3 × 3/56 × 3 = 9/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
441/168 - 9/168 = 441 - 9/168 = 432/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 18/7
- In mixed form: 24/7
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