Subtract 2/70 from 42/20
1st number: 2 2/20, 2nd number: 2/70
42/20 - 2/70 is 29/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
42/20 = 42 × 7/20 × 7 = 294/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
2/70 = 2 × 2/70 × 2 = 4/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
294/140 - 4/140 = 294 - 4/140 = 290/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/14
- In mixed form: 21/14
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