Subtract 60/36 from 2/14
1st number: 2/14, 2nd number: 1 24/36
2/14 - 60/36 is -32/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 36 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 18 = 252,
2/14 = 2 × 18/14 × 18 = 36/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
60/36 = 60 × 7/36 × 7 = 420/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/252 - 420/252 = 36 - 420/252 = -384/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -32/21
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