Subtract 63/84 from 5/60
5/60 - 63/84 is -2/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 84 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 84 × 5 = 420,
63/84 = 63 × 5/84 × 5 = 315/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/420 - 315/420 = 35 - 315/420 = -280/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/3
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