Subtract 18/56 from 50/30
1st number: 1 20/30, 2nd number: 18/56
50/30 - 18/56 is 113/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
50/30 = 50 × 28/30 × 28 = 1400/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
18/56 = 18 × 15/56 × 15 = 270/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1400/840 - 270/840 = 1400 - 270/840 = 1130/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 113/84
- In mixed form: 129/84
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