Subtract 56/50 from 84/30
1st number: 2 24/30, 2nd number: 1 6/50
84/30 - 56/50 is 42/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
84/30 = 84 × 5/30 × 5 = 420/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
56/50 = 56 × 3/50 × 3 = 168/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/150 - 168/150 = 420 - 168/150 = 252/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 42/25
- In mixed form: 117/25
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