Subtract 60/14 from 5/42
1st number: 5/42, 2nd number: 4 4/14
5/42 - 60/14 is -25/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 14 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
5/42 = 5 × 1/42 × 1 = 5/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
60/14 = 60 × 3/14 × 3 = 180/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5/42 - 180/42 = 5 - 180/42 = -175/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/6
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