Subtract 21/7 from 2/20, Solve 2/20

Subtract 21/7 from 2/20

1^st number: 2/20, 2^nd number: 3 0/7

2/20 - 21/7 is -29/10.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 7 is 140

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
2/20 = 2 × 7/20 × 7 = 14/140
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
21/7 = 21 × 20/7 × 20 = 420/140
Subtract the two like fractions:
14/140 - 420/140 = 14 - 420/140 = -406/140
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/10

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