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Subtract 4/56 from 25/30

25/30 - 4/56 is 16/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
    25/30 = 25 × 28/30 × 28 = 700/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
    4/56 = 4 × 15/56 × 15 = 60/840
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    700/840 - 60/840 = 700 - 60/840 = 640/840
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/21

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