Subtract 10/60 from 5/14
5/14 - 10/60 is 4/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 30 = 420,
5/14 = 5 × 30/14 × 30 = 150/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
10/60 = 10 × 7/60 × 7 = 70/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/420 - 70/420 = 150 - 70/420 = 80/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/21
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