Answers

Subtract 49/96 from 80/56

1^st number: 1 24/56, 2^nd number: 49/96

80/56 - 49/96 is 617/672.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 96 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 12 = 672,
   80/56 = 80 × 12/56 × 12 = 960/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   49/96 = 49 × 7/96 × 7 = 343/672
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   960/672 - 343/672 = 960 - 343/672 = 617/672

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related: ⁸⁰/₅₆-⁹⁸/₉₆

Subtract Fractions Calculator