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Subtract 7/56 from 3/60

3/60 - 7/56 is -3/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
    3/60 = 3 × 14/60 × 14 = 42/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
    7/56 = 7 × 15/56 × 15 = 105/840
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    42/840 - 105/840 = 42 - 105/840 = -63/840
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/40

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