Subtract 27/72 from 56/30
1st number: 1 26/30, 2nd number: 27/72
56/30 - 27/72 is 179/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
56/30 = 56 × 12/30 × 12 = 672/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
27/72 = 27 × 5/72 × 5 = 135/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
672/360 - 135/360 = 672 - 135/360 = 537/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 179/120
- In mixed form: 159/120
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