Subtract 15/30 from 10/56
10/56 - 15/30 is -9/28.
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,
10/56 = 10 × 15/56 × 15 = 150/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
15/30 = 15 × 28/30 × 28 = 420/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/840 - 420/840 = 150 - 420/840 = -270/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/28
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