Subtract 2/9 from 56/30
1st number: 1 26/30, 2nd number: 2/9
56/30 - 2/9 is 74/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 9 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 9 × 10 = 90,
2/9 = 2 × 10/9 × 10 = 20/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/90 - 20/90 = 168 - 20/90 = 148/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 74/45
- In mixed form: 129/45
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