Subtract 2/5 from 42/60
42/60 - 2/5 is 3/10.
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,
2/5 = 2 × 12/5 × 12 = 24/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/60 - 24/60 = 42 - 24/60 = 18/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/10
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