Subtract 60/48 from 42/35
1st number: 1 7/35, 2nd number: 1 12/48
42/35 - 60/48 is -1/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 48 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
42/35 = 42 × 48/35 × 48 = 2016/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
60/48 = 60 × 35/48 × 35 = 2100/1680 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2016/1680 - 2100/1680 = 2016 - 2100/1680 = -84/1680 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/20
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