Subtract 56/60 from 8/10
8/10 - 56/60 is -2/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
8/10 = 8 × 6/10 × 6 = 48/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
56/60 = 56 × 1/60 × 1 = 56/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/60 - 56/60 = 48 - 56/60 = -8/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/15
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 16/10-56/60 8/20-56/60 24/10-56/60 8/30-56/60 40/10-56/60 8/50-56/60 56/10-56/60 8/70-56/60