Subtract 12/18 from 56/30
1st number: 1 26/30, 2nd number: 12/18
56/30 - 12/18 is 6/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
56/30 = 56 × 3/30 × 3 = 168/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
12/18 = 12 × 5/18 × 5 = 60/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/90 - 60/90 = 168 - 60/90 = 108/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 6/5
- In mixed form: 11/5
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