Subtract 42/9 from 1/60
1st number: 1/60, 2nd number: 4 6/9
1/60 - 42/9 is -93/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 9 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
1/60 = 1 × 3/60 × 3 = 3/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
42/9 = 42 × 20/9 × 20 = 840/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3/180 - 840/180 = 3 - 840/180 = -837/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -93/20
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