Subtract 42/64 from 21/20
1st number: 1 1/20, 2nd number: 42/64
21/20 - 42/64 is 63/160.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 64 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 16 = 320,
21/20 = 21 × 16/20 × 16 = 336/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
42/64 = 42 × 5/64 × 5 = 210/320 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/320 - 210/320 = 336 - 210/320 = 126/320 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 63/160
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