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Subtract 10/14 from 2/60

2/60 - 10/14 is -143/210.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
    2/60 = 2 × 7/60 × 7 = 14/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 30 = 420,
    10/14 = 10 × 30/14 × 30 = 300/420
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    14/420 - 300/420 = 14 - 300/420 = -286/420
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -143/210

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