Subtract 42/60 from 56/6
1st number: 9 2/6, 2nd number: 42/60
56/6 - 42/60 is 259/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
56/6 = 56 × 10/6 × 10 = 560/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
42/60 = 42 × 1/60 × 1 = 42/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/60 - 42/60 = 560 - 42/60 = 518/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 259/30
- In mixed form: 819/30
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