Subtract 42/60 from 16/75
16/75 - 42/60 is -73/150.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 60 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
16/75 = 16 × 4/75 × 4 = 64/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
42/60 = 42 × 5/60 × 5 = 210/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
64/300 - 210/300 = 64 - 210/300 = -146/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -73/150
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