Subtract 56/25 from 6/30
1st number: 6/30, 2nd number: 2 6/25
6/30 - 56/25 is -51/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 25 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
6/30 = 6 × 5/30 × 5 = 30/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
56/25 = 56 × 6/25 × 6 = 336/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/150 - 336/150 = 30 - 336/150 = -306/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -51/25
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