Subtract 49/42 from 20/5
1st number: 4 0/5, 2nd number: 1 7/42
20/5 - 49/42 is 17/6.
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,
49/42 = 49 × 5/42 × 5 = 245/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
840/210 - 245/210 = 840 - 245/210 = 595/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/6
- In mixed form: 25/6
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