Subtract 40/42 from 20/6
1st number: 3 2/6, 2nd number: 40/42
20/6 - 40/42 is 50/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 42 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
20/6 = 20 × 7/6 × 7 = 140/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
40/42 = 40 × 1/42 × 1 = 40/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/42 - 40/42 = 140 - 40/42 = 100/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 50/21
- In mixed form: 28/21
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