Subtract 60/3 from 12/14
1st number: 12/14, 2nd number: 20 0/3
12/14 - 60/3 is -134/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 3 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
12/14 = 12 × 3/14 × 3 = 36/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
60/3 = 60 × 14/3 × 14 = 840/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/42 - 840/42 = 36 - 840/42 = -804/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -134/7
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