Subtract 60/20 from 42/80
1st number: 42/80, 2nd number: 3 0/20
42/80 - 60/20 is -99/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 20 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
42/80 = 42 × 1/80 × 1 = 42/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
60/20 = 60 × 4/20 × 4 = 240/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/80 - 240/80 = 42 - 240/80 = -198/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -99/40
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