Answers

Subtract 70/75 from 7/60

7/60 - 70/75 is -49/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 75 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   7/60 = 7 × 5/60 × 5 = 35/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   70/75 = 70 × 4/75 × 4 = 280/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/300 - 280/300 = 35 - 280/300 = -245/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -49/60

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related: ¹⁴/₆₀-⁷⁰/₇₅ ²¹/₆₀-⁷⁰/₇₅ ³⁵/₆₀-⁷⁰/₇₅ ⁴⁹/₆₀-⁷⁰/₇₅

Subtract Fractions Calculator