Subtract 60/15 from 3/56
1st number: 3/56, 2nd number: 4 0/15
3/56 - 60/15 is -221/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 15 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 15 × 56 = 840,
60/15 = 60 × 56/15 × 56 = 3360/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/840 - 3360/840 = 45 - 3360/840 = -3315/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -221/56
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