Subtract 2/20 from 1/42
1/42 - 2/20 is -8/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 20 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 10 = 420,
1/42 = 1 × 10/42 × 10 = 10/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 21 = 420,
2/20 = 2 × 21/20 × 21 = 42/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/420 - 42/420 = 10 - 42/420 = -32/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/105
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