Subtract 2/30 from 48/56
48/56 - 2/30 is 83/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 30 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
48/56 = 48 × 15/56 × 15 = 720/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
2/30 = 2 × 28/30 × 28 = 56/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/840 - 56/840 = 720 - 56/840 = 664/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/105
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