Subtract 5/60 from 42/8
1st number: 5 2/8, 2nd number: 5/60
42/8 - 5/60 is 31/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 60 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
42/8 = 42 × 15/8 × 15 = 630/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
5/60 = 5 × 2/60 × 2 = 10/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/120 - 10/120 = 630 - 10/120 = 620/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/6
- In mixed form: 51/6
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