Subtract 6/28 from 75/24, Solve 3 3/24

Subtract 6/28 from 75/24

1^st number: 3 3/24, 2^nd number: 6/28

75/24 - 6/28 is 163/56.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 28 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
75/24 = 75 × 7/24 × 7 = 525/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
6/28 = 6 × 6/28 × 6 = 36/168
Subtract the two like fractions:
525/168 - 36/168 = 525 - 36/168 = 489/168
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 163/56
In mixed form: 251/56

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