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Subtract 60/10 from 56/30

1st number: 1 26/30, 2nd number: 6 0/10

56/30 - 60/10 is -62/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 10 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
    56/30 = 56 × 1/30 × 1 = 56/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    60/10 = 60 × 3/10 × 3 = 180/30
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    56/30 - 180/30 = 56 - 180/30 = -124/30
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -62/15

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