Subtract 2/15 from 60/14
1st number: 4 4/14, 2nd number: 2/15
60/14 - 2/15 is 436/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 15 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
60/14 = 60 × 15/14 × 15 = 900/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
2/15 = 2 × 14/15 × 14 = 28/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
900/210 - 28/210 = 900 - 28/210 = 872/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 436/105
- In mixed form: 416/105
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