Subtract 42/70 from 6/20
6/20 - 42/70 is -3/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
6/20 = 6 × 7/20 × 7 = 42/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
42/70 = 42 × 2/70 × 2 = 84/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/140 - 84/140 = 42 - 84/140 = -42/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/10
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