Subtract 42/40 from 4/2
1st number: 2 0/2, 2nd number: 1 2/40
4/2 - 42/40 is 19/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 40 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 20 = 40,
4/2 = 4 × 20/2 × 20 = 80/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
42/40 = 42 × 1/40 × 1 = 42/40 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/40 - 42/40 = 80 - 42/40 = 38/40 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/20
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