Subtract 42/60 from 60/32
1st number: 1 28/32, 2nd number: 42/60
60/32 - 42/60 is 47/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 60 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
60/32 = 60 × 15/32 × 15 = 900/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
42/60 = 42 × 8/60 × 8 = 336/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
900/480 - 336/480 = 900 - 336/480 = 564/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/40
- In mixed form: 17/40
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