Subtract 42/20 from 16/28
1st number: 16/28, 2nd number: 2 2/20
16/28 - 42/20 is -107/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
16/28 = 16 × 5/28 × 5 = 80/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
42/20 = 42 × 7/20 × 7 = 294/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/140 - 294/140 = 80 - 294/140 = -214/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -107/70
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