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Subtract 5/30 from 56/10

1st number: 5 6/10, 2nd number: 5/30

56/10 - 5/30 is 163/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 30 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    56/10 = 56 × 3/10 × 3 = 168/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
    5/30 = 5 × 1/30 × 1 = 5/30
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    168/30 - 5/30 = 168 - 5/30 = 163/30
  5. In mixed form: 513/30

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