Subtract 27/75 from 42/60
42/60 - 27/75 is 17/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
42/60 = 42 × 5/60 × 5 = 210/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
27/75 = 27 × 4/75 × 4 = 108/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/300 - 108/300 = 210 - 108/300 = 102/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/50
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