Subtract 42/60 from 7/2
1st number: 3 1/2, 2nd number: 42/60
7/2 - 42/60 is 14/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 30 = 60,
7/2 = 7 × 30/2 × 30 = 210/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
42/60 = 42 × 1/60 × 1 = 42/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/60 - 42/60 = 210 - 42/60 = 168/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/5
- In mixed form: 24/5
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