Subtract 7/25 from 56/30
1st number: 1 26/30, 2nd number: 7/25
56/30 - 7/25 is 119/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 25 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
56/30 = 56 × 5/30 × 5 = 280/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
7/25 = 7 × 6/25 × 6 = 42/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/150 - 42/150 = 280 - 42/150 = 238/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 119/75
- In mixed form: 144/75
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