Subtract 35/24 from 7/56
1st number: 7/56, 2nd number: 1 11/24
7/56 - 35/24 is -4/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
7/56 = 7 × 3/56 × 3 = 21/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
35/24 = 35 × 7/24 × 7 = 245/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
21/168 - 245/168 = 21 - 245/168 = -224/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/3
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