Subtract 20/48 from 4/84
4/84 - 20/48 is -31/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
4/84 = 4 × 4/84 × 4 = 16/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
20/48 = 20 × 7/48 × 7 = 140/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/336 - 140/336 = 16 - 140/336 = -124/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/84
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