Subtract 5/6 from 42/60
42/60 - 5/6 is -2/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 6 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 6 × 10 = 60,
5/6 = 5 × 10/6 × 10 = 50/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/60 - 50/60 = 42 - 50/60 = -8/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/15
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