Subtract 40/42 from 3/60
3/60 - 40/42 is -379/420.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
3/60 = 3 × 7/60 × 7 = 21/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 10 = 420,
40/42 = 40 × 10/42 × 10 = 400/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
21/420 - 400/420 = 21 - 400/420 = -379/420
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