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Subtract 70/24 from 56/60

1st number: 56/60, 2nd number: 2 22/24

56/60 - 70/24 is -119/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 24 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
    56/60 = 56 × 2/60 × 2 = 112/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    70/24 = 70 × 5/24 × 5 = 350/120
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    112/120 - 350/120 = 112 - 350/120 = -238/120
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -119/60

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