Subtract 35/56 from 75/30
1st number: 2 15/30, 2nd number: 35/56
75/30 - 35/56 is 15/8.
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,
35/56 = 35 × 15/56 × 15 = 525/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2100/840 - 525/840 = 2100 - 525/840 = 1575/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/8
- In mixed form: 17/8
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