Subtract 35/60 from 9/56
9/56 - 35/60 is -71/168.
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,
9/56 = 9 × 15/56 × 15 = 135/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
35/60 = 35 × 14/60 × 14 = 490/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/840 - 490/840 = 135 - 490/840 = -355/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/168
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