Subtract 12/8 from 42/60
1st number: 42/60, 2nd number: 1 4/8
42/60 - 12/8 is -4/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 8 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
42/60 = 42 × 2/60 × 2 = 84/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
12/8 = 12 × 15/8 × 15 = 180/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/120 - 180/120 = 84 - 180/120 = -96/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/5
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