Subtract 56/18 from 14/30
1st number: 14/30, 2nd number: 3 2/18
14/30 - 56/18 is -119/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
14/30 = 14 × 3/30 × 3 = 42/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
56/18 = 56 × 5/18 × 5 = 280/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/90 - 280/90 = 42 - 280/90 = -238/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -119/45
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