Subtract 50/60 from 8/56
8/56 - 50/60 is -29/42.
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,
50/60 = 50 × 14/60 × 14 = 700/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/840 - 700/840 = 120 - 700/840 = -580/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/42
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