Subtract 42/60 from 30/12, Solve 2 6/12

Subtract 42/60 from 30/12

1^st number: 2 6/12, 2^nd number: 42/60

30/12 - 42/60 is 9/5.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 60 is 60

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
30/12 = 30 × 5/12 × 5 = 150/60
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
42/60 = 42 × 1/60 × 1 = 42/60
Subtract the two like fractions:
150/60 - 42/60 = 150 - 42/60 = 108/60
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/5
In mixed form: 14/5

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