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Subtract 30/18 from 56/6

1st number: 9 2/6, 2nd number: 1 12/18

56/6 - 30/18 is 23/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 18 is 18

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
    56/6 = 56 × 3/6 × 3 = 168/18
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
    30/18 = 30 × 1/18 × 1 = 30/18
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    168/18 - 30/18 = 168 - 30/18 = 138/18
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/3
  6. In mixed form: 72/3

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