Subtract 21/35 from 14/60
14/60 - 21/35 is -11/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 35 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 35 × 12 = 420,
21/35 = 21 × 12/35 × 12 = 252/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/420 - 252/420 = 98 - 252/420 = -154/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/30
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