Subtract 60/28 from 1/42
1st number: 1/42, 2nd number: 2 4/28
1/42 - 60/28 is -89/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
1/42 = 1 × 2/42 × 2 = 2/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
60/28 = 60 × 3/28 × 3 = 180/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2/84 - 180/84 = 2 - 180/84 = -178/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -89/42
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