Subtract 18/30 from 5/56
5/56 - 18/30 is -143/280.
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,
5/56 = 5 × 15/56 × 15 = 75/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
18/30 = 18 × 28/30 × 28 = 504/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/840 - 504/840 = 75 - 504/840 = -429/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -143/280
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