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Subtract 56/30 from 5/9

1st number: 5/9, 2nd number: 1 26/30

5/9 - 56/30 is -59/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 30 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
    5/9 = 5 × 10/9 × 10 = 50/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
    56/30 = 56 × 3/30 × 3 = 168/90
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    50/90 - 168/90 = 50 - 168/90 = -118/90
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -59/45

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