Subtract 60/42 from 25/40
1st number: 25/40, 2nd number: 1 18/42
25/40 - 60/42 is -45/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 42 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
25/40 = 25 × 21/40 × 21 = 525/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 20 = 840,
60/42 = 60 × 20/42 × 20 = 1200/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
525/840 - 1200/840 = 525 - 1200/840 = -675/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -45/56
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