Subtract 56/20 from 6/60
1st number: 6/60, 2nd number: 2 16/20
6/60 - 56/20 is -27/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
6/60 = 6 × 1/60 × 1 = 6/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
56/20 = 56 × 3/20 × 3 = 168/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/60 - 168/60 = 6 - 168/60 = -162/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -27/10
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