Subtract 15/84 from 3/60
3/60 - 15/84 is -9/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 84 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
3/60 = 3 × 7/60 × 7 = 21/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
15/84 = 15 × 5/84 × 5 = 75/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
21/420 - 75/420 = 21 - 75/420 = -54/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/70
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