Subtract 45/60 from 5/21
5/21 - 45/60 is -43/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 20 = 420,
5/21 = 5 × 20/21 × 20 = 100/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
45/60 = 45 × 7/60 × 7 = 315/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/420 - 315/420 = 100 - 315/420 = -215/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -43/84
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