Subtract 27/42 from 20/5
1st number: 4 0/5, 2nd number: 27/42
20/5 - 27/42 is 47/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
20/5 = 20 × 42/5 × 42 = 840/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
27/42 = 27 × 5/42 × 5 = 135/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
840/210 - 135/210 = 840 - 135/210 = 705/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/14
- In mixed form: 35/14
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