Subtract 48/60 from 9/14
9/14 - 48/60 is -11/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 30 = 420,
9/14 = 9 × 30/14 × 30 = 270/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
48/60 = 48 × 7/60 × 7 = 336/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/420 - 336/420 = 270 - 336/420 = -66/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/70
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