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Subtract 63/56 from 6/60

1st number: 6/60, 2nd number: 1 7/56

6/60 - 63/56 is -41/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 56 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
    6/60 = 6 × 14/60 × 14 = 84/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
    63/56 = 63 × 15/56 × 15 = 945/840
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    84/840 - 945/840 = 84 - 945/840 = -861/840
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/40

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