Subtract 2/20 from 21/49
21/49 - 2/20 is 23/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 20 is 980
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 20 = 980,
21/49 = 21 × 20/49 × 20 = 420/980 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
2/20 = 2 × 49/20 × 49 = 98/980 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/980 - 98/980 = 420 - 98/980 = 322/980 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/70
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