Subtract 6/14 from 20/60
20/60 - 6/14 is -2/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
20/60 = 20 × 7/60 × 7 = 140/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 30 = 420,
6/14 = 6 × 30/14 × 30 = 180/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/420 - 180/420 = 140 - 180/420 = -40/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/21
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