Subtract 4/60 from 2/56
2/56 - 4/60 is -13/420.
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,
4/60 = 4 × 14/60 × 14 = 56/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/840 - 56/840 = 30 - 56/840 = -26/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/420
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