Subtract 56/15 from 21/4
1st number: 5 1/4, 2nd number: 3 11/15
21/4 - 56/15 is 91/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 15 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
21/4 = 21 × 15/4 × 15 = 315/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
56/15 = 56 × 4/15 × 4 = 224/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/60 - 224/60 = 315 - 224/60 = 91/60 - In mixed form: 131/60
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