Subtract 20/42 from 40/25
1st number: 1 15/25, 2nd number: 20/42
40/25 - 20/42 is 118/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 42 is 1050
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 42 = 1050,
40/25 = 40 × 42/25 × 42 = 1680/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
20/42 = 20 × 25/42 × 25 = 500/1050 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1680/1050 - 500/1050 = 1680 - 500/1050 = 1180/1050 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 118/105
- In mixed form: 113/105
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