Subtract 56/10 from 45/30
1st number: 1 15/30, 2nd number: 5 6/10
45/30 - 56/10 is -41/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 10 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
45/30 = 45 × 1/30 × 1 = 45/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
56/10 = 56 × 3/10 × 3 = 168/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/30 - 168/30 = 45 - 168/30 = -123/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/10
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