Subtract 20/3 from 10/42
1st number: 10/42, 2nd number: 6 2/3
10/42 - 20/3 is -45/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 3 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
10/42 = 10 × 1/42 × 1 = 10/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
20/3 = 20 × 14/3 × 14 = 280/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/42 - 280/42 = 10 - 280/42 = -270/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -45/7
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