Subtract 4/42 from 1/60
1/60 - 4/42 is -11/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 42 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
1/60 = 1 × 7/60 × 7 = 7/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 10 = 420,
4/42 = 4 × 10/42 × 10 = 40/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
7/420 - 40/420 = 7 - 40/420 = -33/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/140
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