Subtract 3/60 from 56/64
56/64 - 3/60 is 33/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 60 is 960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
56/64 = 56 × 15/64 × 15 = 840/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 16 = 960,
3/60 = 3 × 16/60 × 16 = 48/960 - Subtract the two like fractions:
840/960 - 48/960 = 840 - 48/960 = 792/960 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 33/40
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