Subtract 40/84 from 1/20
1/20 - 40/84 is -179/420.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 84 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 21 = 420,
1/20 = 1 × 21/20 × 21 = 21/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
40/84 = 40 × 5/84 × 5 = 200/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
21/420 - 200/420 = 21 - 200/420 = -179/420
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