Subtract 60/42 from 30/80
1st number: 30/80, 2nd number: 1 18/42
30/80 - 60/42 is -59/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 42 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
30/80 = 30 × 21/80 × 21 = 630/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 40 = 1680,
60/42 = 60 × 40/42 × 40 = 2400/1680 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/1680 - 2400/1680 = 630 - 2400/1680 = -1770/1680 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -59/56
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