Subtract 14/35 from 60/21
1st number: 2 18/21, 2nd number: 14/35
60/21 - 14/35 is 86/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 35 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
60/21 = 60 × 5/21 × 5 = 300/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
14/35 = 14 × 3/35 × 3 = 42/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/105 - 42/105 = 300 - 42/105 = 258/105 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 86/35
- In mixed form: 216/35
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