Subtract 60/16 from 42/28
1st number: 1 14/28, 2nd number: 3 12/16
42/28 - 60/16 is -9/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 16 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 4 = 112,
42/28 = 42 × 4/28 × 4 = 168/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
60/16 = 60 × 7/16 × 7 = 420/112 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/112 - 420/112 = 168 - 420/112 = -252/112 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/4
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