Subtract 20/72 from 56/60
56/60 - 20/72 is 59/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
56/60 = 56 × 6/60 × 6 = 336/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
20/72 = 20 × 5/72 × 5 = 100/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/360 - 100/360 = 336 - 100/360 = 236/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/90
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