Subtract 60/56 from 45/6
1st number: 7 3/6, 2nd number: 1 4/56
45/6 - 60/56 is 45/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
45/6 = 45 × 28/6 × 28 = 1260/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
60/56 = 60 × 3/56 × 3 = 180/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1260/168 - 180/168 = 1260 - 180/168 = 1080/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 45/7
- In mixed form: 63/7
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