Subtract 42/81 from 10/60
10/60 - 42/81 is -19/54.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 81 is 1620
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1620 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 27 = 1620,
10/60 = 10 × 27/60 × 27 = 270/1620 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 20 = 1620,
42/81 = 42 × 20/81 × 20 = 840/1620 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/1620 - 840/1620 = 270 - 840/1620 = -570/1620 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/54
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