Subtract 42/60 from 84/2
1st number: 42 0/2, 2nd number: 42/60
84/2 - 42/60 is 413/10.
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,
84/2 = 84 × 30/2 × 30 = 2520/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
42/60 = 42 × 1/60 × 1 = 42/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2520/60 - 42/60 = 2520 - 42/60 = 2478/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 413/10
- In mixed form: 413/10
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