Subtract 10/14 from 14/60
14/60 - 10/14 is -101/210.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 14 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
14/60 = 14 × 7/60 × 7 = 98/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 30 = 420,
10/14 = 10 × 30/14 × 30 = 300/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/420 - 300/420 = 98 - 300/420 = -202/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -101/210
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