Subtract 8/14 from 18/60
18/60 - 8/14 is -19/70.
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,
18/60 = 18 × 7/60 × 7 = 126/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 30 = 420,
8/14 = 8 × 30/14 × 30 = 240/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/420 - 240/420 = 126 - 240/420 = -114/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/70
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