Subtract 2/56 from 5/60
5/60 - 2/56 is 1/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 56 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
5/60 = 5 × 14/60 × 14 = 70/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
2/56 = 2 × 15/56 × 15 = 30/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/840 - 30/840 = 70 - 30/840 = 40/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/21
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