Subtract 3/90 from 56/30
1st number: 1 26/30, 2nd number: 3/90
56/30 - 3/90 is 11/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 90 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 90 × 1 = 90,
3/90 = 3 × 1/90 × 1 = 3/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/90 - 3/90 = 168 - 3/90 = 165/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/6
- In mixed form: 15/6
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