Subtract 7/56 from 16/30
16/30 - 7/56 is 49/120.
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,
16/30 = 16 × 28/30 × 28 = 448/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
7/56 = 7 × 15/56 × 15 = 105/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
448/840 - 105/840 = 448 - 105/840 = 343/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/120
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