Subtract 14/60 from 2/4
2/4 - 14/60 is 4/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
2/4 = 2 × 15/4 × 15 = 30/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
14/60 = 14 × 1/60 × 1 = 14/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/60 - 14/60 = 30 - 14/60 = 16/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/15
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