Answers

Subtract 42/20 from 60/75

1^st number: 60/75, 2^nd number: 2 2/20

60/75 - 42/20 is -13/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 20 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   60/75 = 60 × 4/75 × 4 = 240/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
   42/20 = 42 × 15/20 × 15 = 630/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   240/300 - 630/300 = 240 - 630/300 = -390/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/10

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