Subtract 42/60 from 8/56
8/56 - 42/60 is -39/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 60 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
8/56 = 8 × 15/56 × 15 = 120/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
42/60 = 42 × 14/60 × 14 = 588/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/840 - 588/840 = 120 - 588/840 = -468/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -39/70
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