Subtract 3/60 from 10/14
10/14 - 3/60 is 93/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 30 = 420,
10/14 = 10 × 30/14 × 30 = 300/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
3/60 = 3 × 7/60 × 7 = 21/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/420 - 21/420 = 300 - 21/420 = 279/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 93/140
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