Subtract 1/60 from 42/9
1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 1/60
42/9 - 1/60 is 93/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
42/9 = 42 × 20/9 × 20 = 840/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
1/60 = 1 × 3/60 × 3 = 3/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
840/180 - 3/180 = 840 - 3/180 = 837/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 93/20
- In mixed form: 413/20
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