Answers

Subtract 56/7 from 42/60

1^st number: 42/60, 2^nd number: 8 0/7

42/60 - 56/7 is -73/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 7 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   42/60 = 42 × 7/60 × 7 = 294/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 60 = 420,
   56/7 = 56 × 60/7 × 60 = 3360/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   294/420 - 3360/420 = 294 - 3360/420 = -3066/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -73/10

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