Subtract 56/30 from 84/25
1st number: 3 9/25, 2nd number: 1 26/30
84/25 - 56/30 is 112/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 30 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
84/25 = 84 × 6/25 × 6 = 504/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
56/30 = 56 × 5/30 × 5 = 280/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/150 - 280/150 = 504 - 280/150 = 224/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 112/75
- In mixed form: 137/75
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