Subtract 42/60 from 5/9
5/9 - 42/60 is -13/90.
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,
5/9 = 5 × 20/9 × 20 = 100/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
42/60 = 42 × 3/60 × 3 = 126/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/180 - 126/180 = 100 - 126/180 = -26/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/90
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