Subtract 42/63 from 5/60
5/60 - 42/63 is -7/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 63 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 21 = 1260,
5/60 = 5 × 21/60 × 21 = 105/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 20 = 1260,
42/63 = 42 × 20/63 × 20 = 840/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/1260 - 840/1260 = 105 - 840/1260 = -735/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/12
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