Subtract 36/56 from 60/80
60/80 - 36/56 is 3/28.
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,
60/80 = 60 × 7/80 × 7 = 420/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 10 = 560,
36/56 = 36 × 10/56 × 10 = 360/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/560 - 360/560 = 420 - 360/560 = 60/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/28
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