Subtract 16/30 from 56/8
1st number: 7 0/8, 2nd number: 16/30
56/8 - 16/30 is 97/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 30 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
56/8 = 56 × 15/8 × 15 = 840/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
16/30 = 16 × 4/30 × 4 = 64/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
840/120 - 64/120 = 840 - 64/120 = 776/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 97/15
- In mixed form: 67/15
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