Subtract 16/50 from 56/30
1st number: 1 26/30, 2nd number: 16/50
56/30 - 16/50 is 116/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
56/30 = 56 × 5/30 × 5 = 280/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
16/50 = 16 × 3/50 × 3 = 48/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/150 - 48/150 = 280 - 48/150 = 232/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 116/75
- In mixed form: 141/75
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