Subtract 60/84 from 75/56
1st number: 1 19/56, 2nd number: 60/84
75/56 - 60/84 is 5/8.
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,
75/56 = 75 × 3/56 × 3 = 225/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
60/84 = 60 × 2/84 × 2 = 120/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/168 - 120/168 = 225 - 120/168 = 105/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/8
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