Subtract 30/48 from 3/56
3/56 - 30/48 is -4/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 6 = 336,
3/56 = 3 × 6/56 × 6 = 18/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
30/48 = 30 × 7/48 × 7 = 210/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/336 - 210/336 = 18 - 210/336 = -192/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/7
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