Subtract 12/56 from 30/75
30/75 - 12/56 is 13/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 56 is 4200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4200 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
30/75 = 30 × 56/75 × 56 = 1680/4200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
12/56 = 12 × 75/56 × 75 = 900/4200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1680/4200 - 900/4200 = 1680 - 900/4200 = 780/4200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/70
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