Subtract 1/56 from 1/60
1/60 - 1/56 is -1/840.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 56 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
1/60 = 1 × 14/60 × 14 = 14/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
1/56 = 1 × 15/56 × 15 = 15/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/840 - 15/840 = 14 - 15/840 = -1/840
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