Subtract 60/42 from 14/30
1st number: 14/30, 2nd number: 1 18/42
14/30 - 60/42 is -101/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
14/30 = 14 × 7/30 × 7 = 98/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
60/42 = 60 × 5/42 × 5 = 300/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/210 - 300/210 = 98 - 300/210 = -202/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -101/105
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