Subtract 30/9 from 15/56
1st number: 15/56, 2nd number: 3 3/9
15/56 - 30/9 is -515/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 9 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
15/56 = 15 × 9/56 × 9 = 135/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
30/9 = 30 × 56/9 × 56 = 1680/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/504 - 1680/504 = 135 - 1680/504 = -1545/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -515/168
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