Subtract 25/56 from 12/30
12/30 - 25/56 is -13/280.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 56 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
12/30 = 12 × 28/30 × 28 = 336/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
25/56 = 25 × 15/56 × 15 = 375/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/840 - 375/840 = 336 - 375/840 = -39/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/280
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