Subtract 42/60 from 84/9
1st number: 9 3/9, 2nd number: 42/60
84/9 - 42/60 is 259/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
84/9 = 84 × 20/9 × 20 = 1680/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
42/60 = 42 × 3/60 × 3 = 126/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1680/180 - 126/180 = 1680 - 126/180 = 1554/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 259/30
- In mixed form: 819/30
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