Subtract 56/60 from 7/5
1st number: 1 2/5, 2nd number: 56/60
7/5 - 56/60 is 7/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
7/5 = 7 × 12/5 × 12 = 84/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
56/60 = 56 × 1/60 × 1 = 56/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/60 - 56/60 = 84 - 56/60 = 28/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/15
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