Subtract 42/28 from 20/14
1st number: 1 6/14, 2nd number: 1 14/28
20/14 - 42/28 is -1/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 28 is 28
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 2 = 28,
20/14 = 20 × 2/14 × 2 = 40/28 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
42/28 = 42 × 1/28 × 1 = 42/28 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/28 - 42/28 = 40 - 42/28 = -2/28 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/14
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