Subtract 14/60 from 6/72
6/72 - 14/60 is -3/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 60 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
6/72 = 6 × 5/72 × 5 = 30/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
14/60 = 14 × 6/60 × 6 = 84/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/360 - 84/360 = 30 - 84/360 = -54/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/20
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