Subtract 14/60 from 10/7
1st number: 1 3/7, 2nd number: 14/60
10/7 - 14/60 is 251/210.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 60 = 420,
10/7 = 10 × 60/7 × 60 = 600/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
14/60 = 14 × 7/60 × 7 = 98/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/420 - 98/420 = 600 - 98/420 = 502/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 251/210
- In mixed form: 141/210
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