Subtract 8/60 from 42/48
42/48 - 8/60 is 89/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 60 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
42/48 = 42 × 5/48 × 5 = 210/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
8/60 = 8 × 4/60 × 4 = 32/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/240 - 32/240 = 210 - 32/240 = 178/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/120
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