Subtract 42/80 from 50/60
50/60 - 42/80 is 37/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
50/60 = 50 × 4/60 × 4 = 200/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
42/80 = 42 × 3/80 × 3 = 126/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/240 - 126/240 = 200 - 126/240 = 74/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/120
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