Subtract 4/14 from 56/60
56/60 - 4/14 is 68/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 14 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
56/60 = 56 × 7/60 × 7 = 392/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 30 = 420,
4/14 = 4 × 30/14 × 30 = 120/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
392/420 - 120/420 = 392 - 120/420 = 272/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 68/105
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