Subtract 56/30 from 3/9
1st number: 3/9, 2nd number: 1 26/30
3/9 - 56/30 is -23/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
3/9 = 3 × 10/9 × 10 = 30/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
56/30 = 56 × 3/30 × 3 = 168/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/90 - 168/90 = 30 - 168/90 = -138/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/15
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