Subtract 6/60 from 14/3
1st number: 4 2/3, 2nd number: 6/60
14/3 - 6/60 is 137/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
14/3 = 14 × 20/3 × 20 = 280/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
6/60 = 6 × 1/60 × 1 = 6/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/60 - 6/60 = 280 - 6/60 = 274/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 137/30
- In mixed form: 417/30
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