Subtract 8/42 from 60/10, Solve 6 0/10

Subtract 8/42 from 60/10

1^st number: 6 0/10, 2^nd number: 8/42

60/10 - 8/42 is 122/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 42 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
60/10 = 60 × 21/10 × 21 = 1260/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
8/42 = 8 × 5/42 × 5 = 40/210
Subtract the two like fractions:
1260/210 - 40/210 = 1260 - 40/210 = 1220/210
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 122/21
In mixed form: 517/21

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