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Subtract 2/30 from 3/56

3/56 - 2/30 is -11/840.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
    3/56 = 3 × 15/56 × 15 = 45/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
    2/30 = 2 × 28/30 × 28 = 56/840
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    45/840 - 56/840 = 45 - 56/840 = -11/840

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