Subtract 42/60 from 10/4
1st number: 2 2/4, 2nd number: 42/60
10/4 - 42/60 is 9/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
10/4 = 10 × 15/4 × 15 = 150/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
42/60 = 42 × 1/60 × 1 = 42/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/60 - 42/60 = 150 - 42/60 = 108/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/5
- In mixed form: 14/5
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