Subtract 7/14 from 1/60
1/60 - 7/14 is -29/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 14 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 14 × 30 = 420,
7/14 = 7 × 30/14 × 30 = 210/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
7/420 - 210/420 = 7 - 210/420 = -203/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/60
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