Subtract 63/56 from 60/84
1st number: 60/84, 2nd number: 1 7/56
60/84 - 63/56 is -23/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
60/84 = 60 × 2/84 × 2 = 120/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
63/56 = 63 × 3/56 × 3 = 189/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/168 - 189/168 = 120 - 189/168 = -69/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/56
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