Subtract 5/60 from 3/56
3/56 - 5/60 is -5/168.
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,
3/56 = 3 × 15/56 × 15 = 45/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
5/60 = 5 × 14/60 × 14 = 70/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/840 - 70/840 = 45 - 70/840 = -25/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/168
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