Subtract 56/40 from 75/60
1st number: 1 15/60, 2nd number: 1 16/40
75/60 - 56/40 is -3/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
75/60 = 75 × 2/60 × 2 = 150/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
56/40 = 56 × 3/40 × 3 = 168/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/120 - 168/120 = 150 - 168/120 = -18/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/20
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