Answers

Subtract 60/6 from 42/15

1^st number: 2 12/15, 2^nd number: 10 0/6

42/15 - 60/6 is -36/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 6 is 30
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
   42/15 = 42 × 2/15 × 2 = 84/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
   60/6 = 60 × 5/6 × 5 = 300/30
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   84/30 - 300/30 = 84 - 300/30 = -216/30
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -36/5

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