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Subtract 8/56 from 56/30

1st number: 1 26/30, 2nd number: 8/56

56/30 - 8/56 is 181/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 56 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
    56/30 = 56 × 28/30 × 28 = 1568/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
    8/56 = 8 × 15/56 × 15 = 120/840
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1568/840 - 120/840 = 1568 - 120/840 = 1448/840
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 181/105
  6. In mixed form: 176/105

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