Answers

Subtract 36/56 from 60/20

1^st number: 3 0/20, 2^nd number: 36/56

60/20 - 36/56 is 33/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
   60/20 = 60 × 14/20 × 14 = 840/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   36/56 = 36 × 5/56 × 5 = 180/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   840/280 - 180/280 = 840 - 180/280 = 660/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 33/14
6. In mixed form: 25/14

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related: ⁶⁰/₂₀-⁷²/₅₆ ⁶⁰/₄₀-³⁶/₅₆

Subtract Fractions Calculator