Subtract 7/42 from 20/30
20/30 - 7/42 is 1/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
20/30 = 20 × 7/30 × 7 = 140/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
7/42 = 7 × 5/42 × 5 = 35/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/210 - 35/210 = 140 - 35/210 = 105/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/2
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