Subtract 12/42 from 20/35
20/35 - 12/42 is 2/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
20/35 = 20 × 6/35 × 6 = 120/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
12/42 = 12 × 5/42 × 5 = 60/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/210 - 60/210 = 120 - 60/210 = 60/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/7
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