Subtract 2/25 from 42/20
1st number: 2 2/20, 2nd number: 2/25
42/20 - 2/25 is 101/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 25 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
42/20 = 42 × 5/20 × 5 = 210/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
2/25 = 2 × 4/25 × 4 = 8/100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/100 - 8/100 = 210 - 8/100 = 202/100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 101/50
- In mixed form: 21/50
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