Subtract 15/56 from 72/48
1st number: 1 24/48, 2nd number: 15/56
72/48 - 15/56 is 69/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 56 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
72/48 = 72 × 7/48 × 7 = 504/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 6 = 336,
15/56 = 15 × 6/56 × 6 = 90/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/336 - 90/336 = 504 - 90/336 = 414/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 69/56
- In mixed form: 113/56
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