Subtract 16/12 from 42/60
1st number: 42/60, 2nd number: 1 4/12
42/60 - 16/12 is -19/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
42/60 = 42 × 1/60 × 1 = 42/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
16/12 = 16 × 5/12 × 5 = 80/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/60 - 80/60 = 42 - 80/60 = -38/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/30
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