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Subtract 14/21 from 4/60

4/60 - 14/21 is -3/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 21 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
    4/60 = 4 × 7/60 × 7 = 28/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 20 = 420,
    14/21 = 14 × 20/21 × 20 = 280/420
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    28/420 - 280/420 = 28 - 280/420 = -252/420
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/5

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