Subtract 42/5 from 60/90
1st number: 60/90, 2nd number: 8 2/5
60/90 - 42/5 is -116/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 5 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
60/90 = 60 × 1/90 × 1 = 60/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
42/5 = 42 × 18/5 × 18 = 756/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/90 - 756/90 = 60 - 756/90 = -696/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -116/15
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