Subtract 10/56 from 16/60
16/60 - 10/56 is 37/420.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 56 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
16/60 = 16 × 14/60 × 14 = 224/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
10/56 = 10 × 15/56 × 15 = 150/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
224/840 - 150/840 = 224 - 150/840 = 74/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/420
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