Subtract 2/56 from 90/30
1st number: 3 0/30, 2nd number: 2/56
90/30 - 2/56 is 83/28.
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,
90/30 = 90 × 28/30 × 28 = 2520/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
2/56 = 2 × 15/56 × 15 = 30/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2520/840 - 30/840 = 2520 - 30/840 = 2490/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/28
- In mixed form: 227/28
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