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Subtract 60/56 from 15/16

1st number: 15/16, 2nd number: 1 4/56

15/16 - 60/56 is -15/112.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 56 is 112

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    15/16 = 15 × 7/16 × 7 = 105/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
    60/56 = 60 × 2/56 × 2 = 120/112
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    105/112 - 120/112 = 105 - 120/112 = -15/112

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