Subtract 56/60 from 45/25
1st number: 1 20/25, 2nd number: 56/60
45/25 - 56/60 is 13/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 60 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
45/25 = 45 × 12/25 × 12 = 540/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
56/60 = 56 × 5/60 × 5 = 280/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
540/300 - 280/300 = 540 - 280/300 = 260/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/15
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