Subtract 2/42 from 20/14
1st number: 1 6/14, 2nd number: 2/42
20/14 - 2/42 is 29/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 42 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
20/14 = 20 × 3/14 × 3 = 60/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
2/42 = 2 × 1/42 × 1 = 2/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/42 - 2/42 = 60 - 2/42 = 58/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/21
- In mixed form: 18/21
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