Subtract 81/56 from 70/24
1st number: 2 22/24, 2nd number: 1 25/56
70/24 - 81/56 is 247/168.
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,
81/56 = 81 × 3/56 × 3 = 243/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/168 - 243/168 = 490 - 243/168 = 247/168 - In mixed form: 179/168
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