Subtract 16/56 from 75/30
1st number: 2 15/30, 2nd number: 16/56
75/30 - 16/56 is 31/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
75/30 = 75 × 28/30 × 28 = 2100/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
16/56 = 16 × 15/56 × 15 = 240/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2100/840 - 240/840 = 2100 - 240/840 = 1860/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/14
- In mixed form: 23/14
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