Subtract 14/80 from 42/20
1st number: 2 2/20, 2nd number: 14/80
42/20 - 14/80 is 77/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
42/20 = 42 × 4/20 × 4 = 168/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
14/80 = 14 × 1/80 × 1 = 14/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/80 - 14/80 = 168 - 14/80 = 154/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 77/40
- In mixed form: 137/40
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