Subtract 36/50 from 56/60
56/60 - 36/50 is 16/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 50 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
56/60 = 56 × 5/60 × 5 = 280/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
36/50 = 36 × 6/50 × 6 = 216/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/300 - 216/300 = 280 - 216/300 = 64/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/75
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