Subtract 42/40 from 1/60
1st number: 1/60, 2nd number: 1 2/40
1/60 - 42/40 is -31/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
1/60 = 1 × 2/60 × 2 = 2/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
42/40 = 42 × 3/40 × 3 = 126/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2/120 - 126/120 = 2 - 126/120 = -124/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/30
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