Subtract 4/3 from 42/60
1st number: 42/60, 2nd number: 1 1/3
42/60 - 4/3 is -19/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 3 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 3 × 20 = 60,
4/3 = 4 × 20/3 × 20 = 80/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/60 - 80/60 = 42 - 80/60 = -38/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/30
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