Subtract 70/60 from 14/21
1st number: 14/21, 2nd number: 1 10/60
14/21 - 70/60 is -1/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 20 = 420,
14/21 = 14 × 20/21 × 20 = 280/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
70/60 = 70 × 7/60 × 7 = 490/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/420 - 490/420 = 280 - 490/420 = -210/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/2
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