Subtract 2/30 from 72/56
1st number: 1 16/56, 2nd number: 2/30
72/56 - 2/30 is 128/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 30 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
72/56 = 72 × 15/56 × 15 = 1080/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
2/30 = 2 × 28/30 × 28 = 56/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1080/840 - 56/840 = 1080 - 56/840 = 1024/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 128/105
- In mixed form: 123/105
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