Subtract 72/30 from 1/56
1st number: 1/56, 2nd number: 2 12/30
1/56 - 72/30 is -667/280.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 30 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
1/56 = 1 × 15/56 × 15 = 15/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
72/30 = 72 × 28/30 × 28 = 2016/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/840 - 2016/840 = 15 - 2016/840 = -2001/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -667/280
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