Subtract 42/49 from 20/6
1st number: 3 2/6, 2nd number: 42/49
20/6 - 42/49 is 52/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 49 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
20/6 = 20 × 49/6 × 49 = 980/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
42/49 = 42 × 6/49 × 6 = 252/294 - Subtract the two like fractions:
980/294 - 252/294 = 980 - 252/294 = 728/294 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 52/21
- In mixed form: 210/21
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