Answers

Subtract 42/8 from 49/60

1^st number: 49/60, 2^nd number: 5 2/8

49/60 - 42/8 is -133/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 8 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   49/60 = 49 × 2/60 × 2 = 98/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
   42/8 = 42 × 15/8 × 15 = 630/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   98/120 - 630/120 = 98 - 630/120 = -532/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -133/30

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