Subtract 36/56 from 30/6
1st number: 5 0/6, 2nd number: 36/56
30/6 - 36/56 is 61/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
30/6 = 30 × 28/6 × 28 = 840/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
36/56 = 36 × 3/56 × 3 = 108/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
840/168 - 108/168 = 840 - 108/168 = 732/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/14
- In mixed form: 45/14
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