Subtract 3/9 from 56/60
56/60 - 3/9 is 3/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 9 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 9 × 20 = 180,
3/9 = 3 × 20/9 × 20 = 60/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/180 - 60/180 = 168 - 60/180 = 108/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/5
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