Subtract 20/84 from 2/10
2/10 - 20/84 is -4/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 84 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 42 = 420,
2/10 = 2 × 42/10 × 42 = 84/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
20/84 = 20 × 5/84 × 5 = 100/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/420 - 100/420 = 84 - 100/420 = -16/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/105
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