Subtract 30/56 from 70/24
1st number: 2 22/24, 2nd number: 30/56
70/24 - 30/56 is 50/21.
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,
70/24 = 70 × 7/24 × 7 = 490/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
30/56 = 30 × 3/56 × 3 = 90/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/168 - 90/168 = 490 - 90/168 = 400/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 50/21
- In mixed form: 28/21
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