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Subtract 3/8 from 42/20

1st number: 2 2/20, 2nd number: 3/8

42/20 - 3/8 is 69/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 8 is 40

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 2 = 40,
    42/20 = 42 × 2/20 × 2 = 84/40
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
    3/8 = 3 × 5/8 × 5 = 15/40
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    84/40 - 15/40 = 84 - 15/40 = 69/40
  5. In mixed form: 129/40

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