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Subtract 63/56 from 72/30

1st number: 2 12/30, 2nd number: 1 7/56

72/30 - 63/56 is 51/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 56 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
    72/30 = 72 × 28/30 × 28 = 2016/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
    63/56 = 63 × 15/56 × 15 = 945/840
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2016/840 - 945/840 = 2016 - 945/840 = 1071/840
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 51/40
  6. In mixed form: 111/40

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