Subtract 42/14 from 3/20
1st number: 3/20, 2nd number: 3 0/14
3/20 - 42/14 is -57/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 14 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
3/20 = 3 × 7/20 × 7 = 21/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 10 = 140,
42/14 = 42 × 10/14 × 10 = 420/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
21/140 - 420/140 = 21 - 420/140 = -399/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -57/20
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