Answers

Subtract 48/42 from 15/60

1^st number: 15/60, 2^nd number: 1 6/42

15/60 - 48/42 is -25/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   15/60 = 15 × 7/60 × 7 = 105/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 10 = 420,
   48/42 = 48 × 10/42 × 10 = 480/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   105/420 - 480/420 = 105 - 480/420 = -375/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/28

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