Subtract 3/5 from 56/12
1st number: 4 8/12, 2nd number: 3/5
56/12 - 3/5 is 61/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 5 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
56/12 = 56 × 5/12 × 5 = 280/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
3/5 = 3 × 12/5 × 12 = 36/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/60 - 36/60 = 280 - 36/60 = 244/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/15
- In mixed form: 41/15
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