Subtract 70/28 from 2/60
1st number: 2/60, 2nd number: 2 14/28
2/60 - 70/28 is -37/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 28 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 28 × 15 = 420,
70/28 = 70 × 15/28 × 15 = 1050/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/420 - 1050/420 = 14 - 1050/420 = -1036/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/15
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