Subtract 42/60 from 1/4
1/4 - 42/60 is -9/20.
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,
1/4 = 1 × 15/4 × 15 = 15/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
42/60 = 42 × 1/60 × 1 = 42/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/60 - 42/60 = 15 - 42/60 = -27/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/20
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