Subtract 20/5 from 42/60
1st number: 42/60, 2nd number: 4 0/5
42/60 - 20/5 is -33/10.
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,
20/5 = 20 × 12/5 × 12 = 240/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/60 - 240/60 = 42 - 240/60 = -198/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -33/10
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