Subtract 60/20 from 12/14
1st number: 12/14, 2nd number: 3 0/20
12/14 - 60/20 is -15/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 10 = 140,
12/14 = 12 × 10/14 × 10 = 120/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
60/20 = 60 × 7/20 × 7 = 420/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/140 - 420/140 = 120 - 420/140 = -300/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -15/7
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