Subtract 20/42 from 1/2
1/2 - 20/42 is 1/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 42 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 21 = 42,
1/2 = 1 × 21/2 × 21 = 21/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
20/42 = 20 × 1/42 × 1 = 20/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
21/42 - 20/42 = 21 - 20/42 = 1/42
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