Subtract 42/6 from 20/32
1st number: 20/32, 2nd number: 7 0/6
20/32 - 42/6 is -51/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 6 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
20/32 = 20 × 3/32 × 3 = 60/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
42/6 = 42 × 16/6 × 16 = 672/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/96 - 672/96 = 60 - 672/96 = -612/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -51/8
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