Subtract 42/60 from 14/16
14/16 - 42/60 is 7/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 60 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
14/16 = 14 × 15/16 × 15 = 210/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
42/60 = 42 × 4/60 × 4 = 168/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/240 - 168/240 = 210 - 168/240 = 42/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/40
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