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Subtract 60/14 from 30/72

1st number: 30/72, 2nd number: 4 4/14

30/72 - 60/14 is -325/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 14 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
    30/72 = 30 × 7/72 × 7 = 210/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 36 = 504,
    60/14 = 60 × 36/14 × 36 = 2160/504
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    210/504 - 2160/504 = 210 - 2160/504 = -1950/504
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -325/84

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