Subtract 30/75 from 56/36
1st number: 1 20/36, 2nd number: 30/75
56/36 - 30/75 is 52/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 75 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
56/36 = 56 × 25/36 × 25 = 1400/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
30/75 = 30 × 12/75 × 12 = 360/900 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1400/900 - 360/900 = 1400 - 360/900 = 1040/900 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 52/45
- In mixed form: 17/45
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