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Subtract 42/50 from 7/60

7/60 - 42/50 is -217/300.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 50 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
    7/60 = 7 × 5/60 × 5 = 35/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
    42/50 = 42 × 6/50 × 6 = 252/300
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    35/300 - 252/300 = 35 - 252/300 = -217/300

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