Subtract 60/14 from 25/30
1st number: 25/30, 2nd number: 4 4/14
25/30 - 60/14 is -145/42.
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,
25/30 = 25 × 7/30 × 7 = 175/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
60/14 = 60 × 15/14 × 15 = 900/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/210 - 900/210 = 175 - 900/210 = -725/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -145/42
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