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Subtract 56/75 from 30/9

1st number: 3 3/9, 2nd number: 56/75

30/9 - 56/75 is 194/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 75 is 225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
    30/9 = 30 × 25/9 × 25 = 750/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
    56/75 = 56 × 3/75 × 3 = 168/225
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    750/225 - 168/225 = 750 - 168/225 = 582/225
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 194/75
  6. In mixed form: 244/75

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