Subtract 30/56 from 8/6
1st number: 1 2/6, 2nd number: 30/56
8/6 - 30/56 is 67/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
8/6 = 8 × 28/6 × 28 = 224/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
30/56 = 30 × 3/56 × 3 = 90/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
224/168 - 90/168 = 224 - 90/168 = 134/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 67/84
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