Subtract 36/56 from 2/60
2/60 - 36/56 is -64/105.
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,
2/60 = 2 × 14/60 × 14 = 28/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
36/56 = 36 × 15/56 × 15 = 540/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/840 - 540/840 = 28 - 540/840 = -512/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -64/105
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