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Subtract 64/60 from 6/21

1st number: 6/21, 2nd number: 1 4/60

6/21 - 64/60 is -82/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 20 = 420,
    6/21 = 6 × 20/21 × 20 = 120/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
    64/60 = 64 × 7/60 × 7 = 448/420
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    120/420 - 448/420 = 120 - 448/420 = -328/420
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -82/105

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