Subtract 60/56 from 10/12
1st number: 10/12, 2nd number: 1 4/56
10/12 - 60/56 is -5/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
10/12 = 10 × 14/12 × 14 = 140/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
60/56 = 60 × 3/56 × 3 = 180/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/168 - 180/168 = 140 - 180/168 = -40/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/21
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