Answers

Subtract 60/56 from 42/15

1^st number: 2 12/15, 2^nd number: 1 4/56

42/15 - 60/56 is 121/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 56 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 56 = 840,
   42/15 = 42 × 56/15 × 56 = 2352/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   60/56 = 60 × 15/56 × 15 = 900/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2352/840 - 900/840 = 2352 - 900/840 = 1452/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 121/70
6. In mixed form: 151/70

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related: ⁸⁴/₁₅-⁶⁰/₅₆ ⁴²/₃₀-⁶⁰/₅₆ ⁴²/₄₅-⁶⁰/₅₆ ⁴²/₇₅-⁶⁰/₅₆

Subtract Fractions Calculator