Subtract 42/60 from 18/25
18/25 - 42/60 is 1/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 60 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
18/25 = 18 × 12/25 × 12 = 216/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
42/60 = 42 × 5/60 × 5 = 210/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/300 - 210/300 = 216 - 210/300 = 6/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/50
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