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Subtract 4/56 from 60/5

1st number: 12 0/5, 2nd number: 4/56

60/5 - 4/56 is 167/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 56 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
    60/5 = 60 × 56/5 × 56 = 3360/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    4/56 = 4 × 5/56 × 5 = 20/280
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    3360/280 - 20/280 = 3360 - 20/280 = 3340/280
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 167/14
  6. In mixed form: 1113/14

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