Subtract 3/14 from 42/20
1st number: 2 2/20, 2nd number: 3/14
42/20 - 3/14 is 66/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 14 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 14 × 10 = 140,
3/14 = 3 × 10/14 × 10 = 30/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
294/140 - 30/140 = 294 - 30/140 = 264/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 66/35
- In mixed form: 131/35
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