Subtract 10/84 from 60/56
1st number: 1 4/56, 2nd number: 10/84
60/56 - 10/84 is 20/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 84 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
60/56 = 60 × 3/56 × 3 = 180/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
10/84 = 10 × 2/84 × 2 = 20/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/168 - 20/168 = 180 - 20/168 = 160/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/21
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