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Subtract 24/30 from 5/56

5/56 - 24/30 is -199/280.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
    5/56 = 5 × 15/56 × 15 = 75/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
    24/30 = 24 × 28/30 × 28 = 672/840
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    75/840 - 672/840 = 75 - 672/840 = -597/840
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -199/280

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