Subtract 18/5 from 42/60
1st number: 42/60, 2nd number: 3 3/5
42/60 - 18/5 is -29/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 5 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 5 × 12 = 60,
18/5 = 18 × 12/5 × 12 = 216/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/60 - 216/60 = 42 - 216/60 = -174/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/10
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