Subtract 14/60 from 42/84
42/84 - 14/60 is 4/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
42/84 = 42 × 5/84 × 5 = 210/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
14/60 = 14 × 7/60 × 7 = 98/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/420 - 98/420 = 210 - 98/420 = 112/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/15
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