Subtract 12/21 from 1/60
1/60 - 12/21 is -233/420.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 21 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
1/60 = 1 × 7/60 × 7 = 7/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 20 = 420,
12/21 = 12 × 20/21 × 20 = 240/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
7/420 - 240/420 = 7 - 240/420 = -233/420
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