Subtract 60/56 from 3/6, Solve 3/6 - 1 4/56 as a fraction

Subtract 60/56 from 3/6

1^st number: 3/6, 2^nd number: 1 4/56

3/6 - 60/56 is -4/7.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 56 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
3/6 = 3 × 28/6 × 28 = 84/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
60/56 = 60 × 3/56 × 3 = 180/168
Subtract the two like fractions:
84/168 - 180/168 = 84 - 180/168 = -96/168
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/7

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