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Subtract 1/56 from 45/30

1st number: 1 15/30, 2nd number: 1/56

45/30 - 1/56 is 83/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 56 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
    45/30 = 45 × 28/30 × 28 = 1260/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
    1/56 = 1 × 15/56 × 15 = 15/840
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1260/840 - 15/840 = 1260 - 15/840 = 1245/840
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/56
  6. In mixed form: 127/56

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