Subtract 72/60 from 16/56
1st number: 16/56, 2nd number: 1 12/60
16/56 - 72/60 is -32/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 60 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
16/56 = 16 × 15/56 × 15 = 240/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
72/60 = 72 × 14/60 × 14 = 1008/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/840 - 1008/840 = 240 - 1008/840 = -768/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -32/35
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