Subtract 35/9 from 42/60
1st number: 42/60, 2nd number: 3 8/9
42/60 - 35/9 is -287/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 9 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
42/60 = 42 × 3/60 × 3 = 126/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
35/9 = 35 × 20/9 × 20 = 700/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/180 - 700/180 = 126 - 700/180 = -574/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -287/90
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