Subtract 20/80 from 6/42
6/42 - 20/80 is -3/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 80 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 40 = 1680,
6/42 = 6 × 40/42 × 40 = 240/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
20/80 = 20 × 21/80 × 21 = 420/1680 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/1680 - 420/1680 = 240 - 420/1680 = -180/1680 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/28
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