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Subtract 35/42 from 20/4

1st number: 5 0/4, 2nd number: 35/42

20/4 - 35/42 is 25/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 42 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
    20/4 = 20 × 21/4 × 21 = 420/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
    35/42 = 35 × 2/42 × 2 = 70/84
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    420/84 - 70/84 = 420 - 70/84 = 350/84
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/6
  6. In mixed form: 41/6

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