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Subtract 2/21 from 7/60

7/60 - 2/21 is 3/140.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 21 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
    7/60 = 7 × 7/60 × 7 = 49/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 20 = 420,
    2/21 = 2 × 20/21 × 20 = 40/420
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    49/420 - 40/420 = 49 - 40/420 = 9/420
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/140

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