Subtract 21/8 from 7/60
1st number: 7/60, 2nd number: 2 5/8
7/60 - 21/8 is -301/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 8 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
7/60 = 7 × 2/60 × 2 = 14/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
21/8 = 21 × 15/8 × 15 = 315/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/120 - 315/120 = 14 - 315/120 = -301/120
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