Subtract 14/20 from 42/3
1st number: 14 0/3, 2nd number: 14/20
42/3 - 14/20 is 133/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
42/3 = 42 × 20/3 × 20 = 840/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
14/20 = 14 × 3/20 × 3 = 42/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
840/60 - 42/60 = 840 - 42/60 = 798/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 133/10
- In mixed form: 133/10
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