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Subtract 56/10 from 12/30

1st number: 12/30, 2nd number: 5 6/10

12/30 - 56/10 is -26/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 10 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
    12/30 = 12 × 1/30 × 1 = 12/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    56/10 = 56 × 3/10 × 3 = 168/30
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    12/30 - 168/30 = 12 - 168/30 = -156/30
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -26/5

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