Subtract 2/14 from 5/60
5/60 - 2/14 is -5/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 14 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
5/60 = 5 × 7/60 × 7 = 35/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 30 = 420,
2/14 = 2 × 30/14 × 30 = 60/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/420 - 60/420 = 35 - 60/420 = -25/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/84
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