Subtract 3/56 from 90/3, Solve 30 0/3

Subtract 3/56 from 90/3

1^st number: 30 0/3, 2^nd number: 3/56

90/3 - 3/56 is 1677/56.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 56 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
90/3 = 90 × 56/3 × 56 = 5040/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
3/56 = 3 × 3/56 × 3 = 9/168
Subtract the two like fractions:
5040/168 - 9/168 = 5040 - 9/168 = 5031/168
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1677/56
In mixed form: 2953/56

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