Subtract 60/4 from 14/6
1st number: 2 2/6, 2nd number: 15 0/4
14/6 - 60/4 is -38/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 4 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
14/6 = 14 × 2/6 × 2 = 28/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
60/4 = 60 × 3/4 × 3 = 180/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/12 - 180/12 = 28 - 180/12 = -152/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -38/3
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