Subtract 5/60 from 42/15
1st number: 2 12/15, 2nd number: 5/60
42/15 - 5/60 is 163/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
42/15 = 42 × 4/15 × 4 = 168/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
5/60 = 5 × 1/60 × 1 = 5/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/60 - 5/60 = 168 - 5/60 = 163/60 - In mixed form: 243/60
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