Subtract 21/60 from 2/56
2/56 - 21/60 is -11/35.
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,
2/56 = 2 × 15/56 × 15 = 30/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
21/60 = 21 × 14/60 × 14 = 294/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/840 - 294/840 = 30 - 294/840 = -264/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/35
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