Subtract 2/30 from 56/18
1st number: 3 2/18, 2nd number: 2/30
56/18 - 2/30 is 137/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
56/18 = 56 × 5/18 × 5 = 280/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
2/30 = 2 × 3/30 × 3 = 6/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/90 - 6/90 = 280 - 6/90 = 274/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 137/45
- In mixed form: 32/45
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