Subtract 40/60 from 42/75
42/75 - 40/60 is -8/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 60 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
42/75 = 42 × 4/75 × 4 = 168/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
40/60 = 40 × 5/60 × 5 = 200/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/300 - 200/300 = 168 - 200/300 = -32/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/75
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