Subtract 30/25 from 18/56
1st number: 18/56, 2nd number: 1 5/25
18/56 - 30/25 is -123/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 25 is 1400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
18/56 = 18 × 25/56 × 25 = 450/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
30/25 = 30 × 56/25 × 56 = 1680/1400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/1400 - 1680/1400 = 450 - 1680/1400 = -1230/1400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -123/140
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