Subtract 60/90 from 56/4
1st number: 14 0/4, 2nd number: 60/90
56/4 - 60/90 is 40/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
56/4 = 56 × 45/4 × 45 = 2520/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
60/90 = 60 × 2/90 × 2 = 120/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2520/180 - 120/180 = 2520 - 120/180 = 2400/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/3
- In mixed form: 131/3
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