Subtract 20/56 from 21/30
21/30 - 20/56 is 12/35.
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,
21/30 = 21 × 28/30 × 28 = 588/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
20/56 = 20 × 15/56 × 15 = 300/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
588/840 - 300/840 = 588 - 300/840 = 288/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 12/35
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