Subtract 60/42 from 2/9, Solve 2/9 - 1 18/42 as a fraction

Subtract 60/42 from 2/9

1^st number: 2/9, 2^nd number: 1 18/42

2/9 - 60/42 is -76/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 42 is 126

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
2/9 = 2 × 14/9 × 14 = 28/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
60/42 = 60 × 3/42 × 3 = 180/126
Subtract the two like fractions:
28/126 - 180/126 = 28 - 180/126 = -152/126
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -76/63

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