Subtract 60/5 from 9/56
1st number: 9/56, 2nd number: 12 0/5
9/56 - 60/5 is -663/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 5 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
9/56 = 9 × 5/56 × 5 = 45/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
60/5 = 60 × 56/5 × 56 = 3360/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/280 - 3360/280 = 45 - 3360/280 = -3315/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -663/56
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