Subtract 36/9 from 56/30
1st number: 1 26/30, 2nd number: 4 0/9
56/30 - 36/9 is -32/15.
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,
36/9 = 36 × 10/9 × 10 = 360/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/90 - 360/90 = 168 - 360/90 = -192/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -32/15
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