Subtract 60/70 from 3/42
3/42 - 60/70 is -11/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
3/42 = 3 × 5/42 × 5 = 15/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
60/70 = 60 × 3/70 × 3 = 180/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/210 - 180/210 = 15 - 180/210 = -165/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/14
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