Answers

Subtract 42/35 from 2/60

1^st number: 2/60, 2^nd number: 1 7/35

2/60 - 42/35 is -7/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 35 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   2/60 = 2 × 7/60 × 7 = 14/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
   42/35 = 42 × 12/35 × 12 = 504/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   14/420 - 504/420 = 14 - 504/420 = -490/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/6

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related: ⁴/₆₀-⁴²/₃₅ ²/₆₀-⁸⁴/₃₅ ²/₆₀-⁴²/₇₀ ⁶/₆₀-⁴²/₃₅ ¹⁰/₆₀-⁴²/₃₅ ¹⁴/₆₀-⁴²/₃₅

Subtract Fractions Calculator