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Subtract 60/15 from 5/14

1st number: 5/14, 2nd number: 4 0/15

5/14 - 60/15 is -51/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 15 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
    5/14 = 5 × 15/14 × 15 = 75/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
    60/15 = 60 × 14/15 × 14 = 840/210
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    75/210 - 840/210 = 75 - 840/210 = -765/210
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -51/14

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