Subtract 30/56 from 63/20
1st number: 3 3/20, 2nd number: 30/56
63/20 - 30/56 is 183/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
63/20 = 63 × 14/20 × 14 = 882/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
30/56 = 30 × 5/56 × 5 = 150/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
882/280 - 150/280 = 882 - 150/280 = 732/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 183/70
- In mixed form: 243/70
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