Subtract 56/84 from 45/30
1st number: 1 15/30, 2nd number: 56/84
45/30 - 56/84 is 5/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 84 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
45/30 = 45 × 14/30 × 14 = 630/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
56/84 = 56 × 5/84 × 5 = 280/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/420 - 280/420 = 630 - 280/420 = 350/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/6
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