Answers

Subtract 50/42 from 2/60

1^st number: 2/60, 2^nd number: 1 8/42

2/60 - 50/42 is -81/70.

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,
   2/60 = 2 × 7/60 × 7 = 14/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 10 = 420,
   50/42 = 50 × 10/42 × 10 = 500/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   14/420 - 500/420 = 14 - 500/420 = -486/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -81/70

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