Subtract 63/25 from 42/60
1st number: 42/60, 2nd number: 2 13/25
42/60 - 63/25 is -91/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 25 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
42/60 = 42 × 5/60 × 5 = 210/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
63/25 = 63 × 12/25 × 12 = 756/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/300 - 756/300 = 210 - 756/300 = -546/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -91/50
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