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Subtract 16/12 from 30/56

1st number: 30/56, 2nd number: 1 4/12

30/56 - 16/12 is -67/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 12 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    30/56 = 30 × 3/56 × 3 = 90/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
    16/12 = 16 × 14/12 × 14 = 224/168
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    90/168 - 224/168 = 90 - 224/168 = -134/168
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -67/84

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