Subtract 20/3 from 42/14
1st number: 3 0/14, 2nd number: 6 2/3
42/14 - 20/3 is -11/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 3 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
42/14 = 42 × 3/14 × 3 = 126/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
20/3 = 20 × 14/3 × 14 = 280/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/42 - 280/42 = 126 - 280/42 = -154/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/3
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