Subtract 3/56 from 84/24
1st number: 3 12/24, 2nd number: 3/56
84/24 - 3/56 is 193/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
84/24 = 84 × 7/24 × 7 = 588/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
3/56 = 3 × 3/56 × 3 = 9/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
588/168 - 9/168 = 588 - 9/168 = 579/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 193/56
- In mixed form: 325/56
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