Subtract 30/5 from 56/60
1st number: 56/60, 2nd number: 6 0/5
56/60 - 30/5 is -76/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 5 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
56/60 = 56 × 1/60 × 1 = 56/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
30/5 = 30 × 12/5 × 12 = 360/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/60 - 360/60 = 56 - 360/60 = -304/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -76/15
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