Subtract 60/21 from 10/8
1st number: 1 2/8, 2nd number: 2 18/21
10/8 - 60/21 is -45/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 21 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
10/8 = 10 × 21/8 × 21 = 210/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
60/21 = 60 × 8/21 × 8 = 480/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/168 - 480/168 = 210 - 480/168 = -270/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -45/28
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