Subtract 42/20 from 2/5
1st number: 2/5, 2nd number: 2 2/20
2/5 - 42/20 is -17/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 20 is 20
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 4 = 20,
2/5 = 2 × 4/5 × 4 = 8/20 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 1 = 20,
42/20 = 42 × 1/20 × 1 = 42/20 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/20 - 42/20 = 8 - 42/20 = -34/20 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/10
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