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Subtract 5/30 from 9/56

9/56 - 5/30 is -1/168.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
    9/56 = 9 × 15/56 × 15 = 135/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
    5/30 = 5 × 28/30 × 28 = 140/840
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    135/840 - 140/840 = 135 - 140/840 = -5/840
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/168

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