Subtract 60/14 from 20/30
1st number: 20/30, 2nd number: 4 4/14
20/30 - 60/14 is -76/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 14 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
20/30 = 20 × 7/30 × 7 = 140/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
60/14 = 60 × 15/14 × 15 = 900/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/210 - 900/210 = 140 - 900/210 = -760/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -76/21
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