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Subtract 56/15 from 2/6

1st number: 2/6, 2nd number: 3 11/15

2/6 - 56/15 is -17/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 15 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
    2/6 = 2 × 5/6 × 5 = 10/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
    56/15 = 56 × 2/15 × 2 = 112/30
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    10/30 - 112/30 = 10 - 112/30 = -102/30
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/5

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