Subtract 42/3 from 2/60
1st number: 2/60, 2nd number: 14 0/3
2/60 - 42/3 is -419/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 3 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
2/60 = 2 × 1/60 × 1 = 2/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
42/3 = 42 × 20/3 × 20 = 840/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2/60 - 840/60 = 2 - 840/60 = -838/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -419/30
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