Subtract 81/60 from 6/56
1st number: 6/56, 2nd number: 1 21/60
6/56 - 81/60 is -87/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 60 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
6/56 = 6 × 15/56 × 15 = 90/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
81/60 = 81 × 14/60 × 14 = 1134/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/840 - 1134/840 = 90 - 1134/840 = -1044/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -87/70
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