Subtract 1/60 from 56/72
56/72 - 1/60 is 137/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 60 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
56/72 = 56 × 5/72 × 5 = 280/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
1/60 = 1 × 6/60 × 6 = 6/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/360 - 6/360 = 280 - 6/360 = 274/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 137/180
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