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Subtract 56/60 from 14/9

1st number: 1 5/9, 2nd number: 56/60

14/9 - 56/60 is 28/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 60 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
    14/9 = 14 × 20/9 × 20 = 280/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    56/60 = 56 × 3/60 × 3 = 168/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    280/180 - 168/180 = 280 - 168/180 = 112/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 28/45

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