Subtract 2/30 from 56/42
1st number: 1 14/42, 2nd number: 2/30
56/42 - 2/30 is 19/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
56/42 = 56 × 5/42 × 5 = 280/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
2/30 = 2 × 7/30 × 7 = 14/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/210 - 14/210 = 280 - 14/210 = 266/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/15
- In mixed form: 14/15
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