Subtract 56/21 from 2/60, Solve 2/60

Subtract 56/21 from 2/60

1^st number: 2/60, 2^nd number: 2 14/21

2/60 - 56/21 is -79/30.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 21 is 420

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
2/60 = 2 × 7/60 × 7 = 14/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 20 = 420,
56/21 = 56 × 20/21 × 20 = 1120/420
Subtract the two like fractions:
14/420 - 1120/420 = 14 - 1120/420 = -1106/420
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -79/30

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