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Subtract 7/16 from 42/60

42/60 - 7/16 is 21/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 16 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
    42/60 = 42 × 4/60 × 4 = 168/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
    7/16 = 7 × 15/16 × 15 = 105/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    168/240 - 105/240 = 168 - 105/240 = 63/240
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/80

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