Subtract 56/75 from 7/60
7/60 - 56/75 is -63/100.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
7/60 = 7 × 5/60 × 5 = 35/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
56/75 = 56 × 4/75 × 4 = 224/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/300 - 224/300 = 35 - 224/300 = -189/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -63/100
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