Subtract 7/42 from 20/15
1st number: 1 5/15, 2nd number: 7/42
20/15 - 7/42 is 7/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
20/15 = 20 × 14/15 × 14 = 280/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
7/42 = 7 × 5/42 × 5 = 35/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/210 - 35/210 = 280 - 35/210 = 245/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/6
- In mixed form: 11/6
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