Subtract 4/60 from 2/7
2/7 - 4/60 is 23/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 60 = 420,
2/7 = 2 × 60/7 × 60 = 120/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
4/60 = 4 × 7/60 × 7 = 28/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/420 - 28/420 = 120 - 28/420 = 92/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/105
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