Subtract 60/56 from 6/80
1st number: 6/80, 2nd number: 1 4/56
6/80 - 60/56 is -279/280.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 56 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
6/80 = 6 × 7/80 × 7 = 42/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 10 = 560,
60/56 = 60 × 10/56 × 10 = 600/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/560 - 600/560 = 42 - 600/560 = -558/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -279/280
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