Subtract 60/10 from 7/60
1st number: 7/60, 2nd number: 6 0/10
7/60 - 60/10 is -353/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 10 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
7/60 = 7 × 1/60 × 1 = 7/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
60/10 = 60 × 6/10 × 6 = 360/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
7/60 - 360/60 = 7 - 360/60 = -353/60
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