Subtract 9/60 from 56/36
1st number: 1 20/36, 2nd number: 9/60
56/36 - 9/60 is 253/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
56/36 = 56 × 5/36 × 5 = 280/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
9/60 = 9 × 3/60 × 3 = 27/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/180 - 27/180 = 280 - 27/180 = 253/180 - In mixed form: 173/180
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