Subtract 24/9 from 81/56
1st number: 1 25/56, 2nd number: 2 6/9
81/56 - 24/9 is -205/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 9 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
81/56 = 81 × 9/56 × 9 = 729/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
24/9 = 24 × 56/9 × 56 = 1344/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
729/504 - 1344/504 = 729 - 1344/504 = -615/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -205/168
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