Subtract 42/12 from 24/20
1st number: 1 4/20, 2nd number: 3 6/12
24/20 - 42/12 is -23/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
24/20 = 24 × 3/20 × 3 = 72/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
42/12 = 42 × 5/12 × 5 = 210/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/60 - 210/60 = 72 - 210/60 = -138/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/10
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