Subtract 15/56 from 72/60
1st number: 1 12/60, 2nd number: 15/56
72/60 - 15/56 is 261/280.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 56 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
72/60 = 72 × 14/60 × 14 = 1008/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
15/56 = 15 × 15/56 × 15 = 225/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1008/840 - 225/840 = 1008 - 225/840 = 783/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 261/280
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