Subtract 50/30 from 98/56
1st number: 1 42/56, 2nd number: 1 20/30
98/56 - 50/30 is 1/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 30 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
98/56 = 98 × 15/56 × 15 = 1470/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
50/30 = 50 × 28/30 × 28 = 1400/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1470/840 - 1400/840 = 1470 - 1400/840 = 70/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/12
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