Subtract 42/60 from 90/32
1st number: 2 26/32, 2nd number: 42/60
90/32 - 42/60 is 169/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 60 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
90/32 = 90 × 15/32 × 15 = 1350/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
42/60 = 42 × 8/60 × 8 = 336/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1350/480 - 336/480 = 1350 - 336/480 = 1014/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 169/80
- In mixed form: 29/80
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