Subtract 5/56 from 30/9, Solve 3 3/9

Subtract 5/56 from 30/9

1^st number: 3 3/9, 2^nd number: 5/56

30/9 - 5/56 is 545/168.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 56 is 504

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
30/9 = 30 × 56/9 × 56 = 1680/504
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
5/56 = 5 × 9/56 × 9 = 45/504
Subtract the two like fractions:
1680/504 - 45/504 = 1680 - 45/504 = 1635/504
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 545/168
In mixed form: 341/168

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