Subtract 7/30 from 56/9
1st number: 6 2/9, 2nd number: 7/30
56/9 - 7/30 is 539/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
56/9 = 56 × 10/9 × 10 = 560/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
7/30 = 7 × 3/30 × 3 = 21/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/90 - 21/90 = 560 - 21/90 = 539/90 - In mixed form: 589/90
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