Subtract 10/60 from 56/32
1st number: 1 24/32, 2nd number: 10/60
56/32 - 10/60 is 19/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 60 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
56/32 = 56 × 15/32 × 15 = 840/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
10/60 = 10 × 8/60 × 8 = 80/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
840/480 - 80/480 = 840 - 80/480 = 760/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/12
- In mixed form: 17/12
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