Subtract 21/49 from 3/20
3/20 - 21/49 is -39/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 49 is 980
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
3/20 = 3 × 49/20 × 49 = 147/980 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 20 = 980,
21/49 = 21 × 20/49 × 20 = 420/980 - Subtract the two like fractions:
147/980 - 420/980 = 147 - 420/980 = -273/980 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -39/140
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