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Subtract 48/30 from 3/56

1st number: 3/56, 2nd number: 1 18/30

3/56 - 48/30 is -433/280.

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,
    48/30 = 48 × 28/30 × 28 = 1344/840
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    45/840 - 1344/840 = 45 - 1344/840 = -1299/840
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -433/280

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