Answers

Subtract 42/60 from 60/18

1^st number: 3 6/18, 2^nd number: 42/60

60/18 - 42/60 is 79/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 60 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
   60/18 = 60 × 10/18 × 10 = 600/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   42/60 = 42 × 3/60 × 3 = 126/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   600/180 - 126/180 = 600 - 126/180 = 474/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/30
6. In mixed form: 219/30

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