Subtract 42/3 from 8/20
1st number: 8/20, 2nd number: 14 0/3
8/20 - 42/3 is -68/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 3 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
8/20 = 8 × 3/20 × 3 = 24/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
42/3 = 42 × 20/3 × 20 = 840/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/60 - 840/60 = 24 - 840/60 = -816/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -68/5
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