Subtract 8/14 from 15/60
15/60 - 8/14 is -9/28.
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,
15/60 = 15 × 7/60 × 7 = 105/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 30 = 420,
8/14 = 8 × 30/14 × 30 = 240/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/420 - 240/420 = 105 - 240/420 = -135/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/28
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