Subtract 45/10 from 42/60
1st number: 42/60, 2nd number: 4 5/10
42/60 - 45/10 is -19/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 10 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 10 × 6 = 60,
45/10 = 45 × 6/10 × 6 = 270/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/60 - 270/60 = 42 - 270/60 = -228/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/5
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