Subtract 2/56 from 30/50
30/50 - 2/56 is 79/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 56 is 1400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
30/50 = 30 × 28/50 × 28 = 840/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
2/56 = 2 × 25/56 × 25 = 50/1400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
840/1400 - 50/1400 = 840 - 50/1400 = 790/1400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/140
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