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Subtract 5/30 from 56/16

1st number: 3 8/16, 2nd number: 5/30

56/16 - 5/30 is 10/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 30 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
    56/16 = 56 × 15/16 × 15 = 840/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
    5/30 = 5 × 8/30 × 8 = 40/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    840/240 - 40/240 = 840 - 40/240 = 800/240
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 10/3
  6. In mixed form: 31/3

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