Subtract 7/56 from 60/12
1st number: 5 0/12, 2nd number: 7/56
60/12 - 7/56 is 39/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
60/12 = 60 × 14/12 × 14 = 840/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
7/56 = 7 × 3/56 × 3 = 21/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
840/168 - 21/168 = 840 - 21/168 = 819/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 39/8
- In mixed form: 47/8
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