Subtract 20/42 from 16/35
16/35 - 20/42 is -2/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
16/35 = 16 × 6/35 × 6 = 96/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
20/42 = 20 × 5/42 × 5 = 100/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/210 - 100/210 = 96 - 100/210 = -4/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/105
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