Subtract 15/60 from 5/56
5/56 - 15/60 is -9/56.
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,
5/56 = 5 × 15/56 × 15 = 75/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
15/60 = 15 × 14/60 × 14 = 210/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/840 - 210/840 = 75 - 210/840 = -135/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/56
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