Subtract 1/36 from 56/60
56/60 - 1/36 is 163/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
56/60 = 56 × 3/60 × 3 = 168/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
1/36 = 1 × 5/36 × 5 = 5/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/180 - 5/180 = 168 - 5/180 = 163/180
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