Subtract 12/56 from 30/15
1st number: 2 0/15, 2nd number: 12/56
30/15 - 12/56 is 25/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 56 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 56 = 840,
30/15 = 30 × 56/15 × 56 = 1680/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
12/56 = 12 × 15/56 × 15 = 180/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1680/840 - 180/840 = 1680 - 180/840 = 1500/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/14
- In mixed form: 111/14
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