Subtract 2/7 from 6/60
6/60 - 2/7 is -13/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 7 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
6/60 = 6 × 7/60 × 7 = 42/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 60 = 420,
2/7 = 2 × 60/7 × 60 = 120/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/420 - 120/420 = 42 - 120/420 = -78/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/70
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