Subtract 3/42 from 5/60
5/60 - 3/42 is 1/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 42 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
5/60 = 5 × 7/60 × 7 = 35/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 10 = 420,
3/42 = 3 × 10/42 × 10 = 30/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/420 - 30/420 = 35 - 30/420 = 5/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/84
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