Subtract 4/14 from 60/6, Solve 10 0/6

Subtract 4/14 from 60/6

1^st number: 10 0/6, 2^nd number: 4/14

60/6 - 4/14 is 68/7.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 14 is 42

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
60/6 = 60 × 7/6 × 7 = 420/42
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
4/14 = 4 × 3/14 × 3 = 12/42
Subtract the two like fractions:
420/42 - 12/42 = 420 - 12/42 = 408/42
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 68/7
In mixed form: 95/7

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