Subtract 15/30 from 20/56
20/56 - 15/30 is -1/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 30 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
20/56 = 20 × 15/56 × 15 = 300/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
15/30 = 15 × 28/30 × 28 = 420/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/840 - 420/840 = 300 - 420/840 = -120/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/7
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