Subtract 56/36 from 1/60
1st number: 1/60, 2nd number: 1 20/36
1/60 - 56/36 is -277/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
1/60 = 1 × 3/60 × 3 = 3/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
56/36 = 56 × 5/36 × 5 = 280/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3/180 - 280/180 = 3 - 280/180 = -277/180
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