Subtract 56/25 from 2/30
1st number: 2/30, 2nd number: 2 6/25
2/30 - 56/25 is -163/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 25 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
2/30 = 2 × 5/30 × 5 = 10/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
56/25 = 56 × 6/25 × 6 = 336/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/150 - 336/150 = 10 - 336/150 = -326/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -163/75
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