Subtract 28/24 from 8/56
1st number: 8/56, 2nd number: 1 4/24
8/56 - 28/24 is -43/42.
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,
8/56 = 8 × 3/56 × 3 = 24/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
28/24 = 28 × 7/24 × 7 = 196/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/168 - 196/168 = 24 - 196/168 = -172/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -43/42
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