Subtract 25/45 from 56/60
56/60 - 25/45 is 17/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 45 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 45 × 4 = 180,
25/45 = 25 × 4/45 × 4 = 100/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/180 - 100/180 = 168 - 100/180 = 68/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/45
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