Subtract 8/30 from 36/56
36/56 - 8/30 is 79/210.
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,
36/56 = 36 × 15/56 × 15 = 540/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
8/30 = 8 × 28/30 × 28 = 224/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
540/840 - 224/840 = 540 - 224/840 = 316/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/210
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