Subtract 42/7 from 20/6
1st number: 3 2/6, 2nd number: 6 0/7
20/6 - 42/7 is -8/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 7 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 7 × 6 = 42,
42/7 = 42 × 6/7 × 6 = 252/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/42 - 252/42 = 140 - 252/42 = -112/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/3
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