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Subtract 9/60 from 42/2

1st number: 21 0/2, 2nd number: 9/60

42/2 - 9/60 is 417/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 60 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 30 = 60,
    42/2 = 42 × 30/2 × 30 = 1260/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    9/60 = 9 × 1/60 × 1 = 9/60
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1260/60 - 9/60 = 1260 - 9/60 = 1251/60
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 417/20
  6. In mixed form: 2017/20

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