Subtract 5/60 from 42/56
42/56 - 5/60 is 2/3.
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,
42/56 = 42 × 15/56 × 15 = 630/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
5/60 = 5 × 14/60 × 14 = 70/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/840 - 70/840 = 630 - 70/840 = 560/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/3
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 84/56-5/60 42/56-10/60 42/56-15/60 42/56-25/60 42/56-35/60