Subtract 32/40 from 60/84
60/84 - 32/40 is -3/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 40 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 10 = 840,
60/84 = 60 × 10/84 × 10 = 600/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
32/40 = 32 × 21/40 × 21 = 672/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/840 - 672/840 = 600 - 672/840 = -72/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/35
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