Subtract 3/42 from 20/27
20/27 - 3/42 is 253/378.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 42 is 378
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 14 = 378,
20/27 = 20 × 14/27 × 14 = 280/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 9 = 378,
3/42 = 3 × 9/42 × 9 = 27/378 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/378 - 27/378 = 280 - 27/378 = 253/378
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