Subtract 8/60 from 42/10
1st number: 4 2/10, 2nd number: 8/60
42/10 - 8/60 is 61/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
42/10 = 42 × 6/10 × 6 = 252/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
8/60 = 8 × 1/60 × 1 = 8/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/60 - 8/60 = 252 - 8/60 = 244/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/15
- In mixed form: 41/15
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