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Subtract 35/9 from 56/30

1st number: 1 26/30, 2nd number: 3 8/9

56/30 - 35/9 is -91/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
    56/30 = 56 × 3/30 × 3 = 168/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
    35/9 = 35 × 10/9 × 10 = 350/90
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    168/90 - 350/90 = 168 - 350/90 = -182/90
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -91/45

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