Subtract 2/42 from 16/20
16/20 - 2/42 is 79/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 42 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 21 = 420,
16/20 = 16 × 21/20 × 21 = 336/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 10 = 420,
2/42 = 2 × 10/42 × 10 = 20/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/420 - 20/420 = 336 - 20/420 = 316/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/105
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