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Subtract 9/56 from 48/30

1st number: 1 18/30, 2nd number: 9/56

48/30 - 9/56 is 403/280.

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,
    48/30 = 48 × 28/30 × 28 = 1344/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
    9/56 = 9 × 15/56 × 15 = 135/840
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1344/840 - 135/840 = 1344 - 135/840 = 1209/840
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 403/280
  6. In mixed form: 1123/280

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