Subtract 42/18 from 60/20
1st number: 3 0/20, 2nd number: 2 6/18
60/20 - 42/18 is 2/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 18 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
60/20 = 60 × 9/20 × 9 = 540/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
42/18 = 42 × 10/18 × 10 = 420/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
540/180 - 420/180 = 540 - 420/180 = 120/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/3
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