Answers

Subtract 35/18 from 42/60

1^st number: 42/60, 2^nd number: 1 17/18

42/60 - 35/18 is -56/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 18 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   42/60 = 42 × 3/60 × 3 = 126/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
   35/18 = 35 × 10/18 × 10 = 350/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   126/180 - 350/180 = 126 - 350/180 = -224/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -56/45

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