Subtract 40/21 from 42/20
1st number: 2 2/20, 2nd number: 1 19/21
42/20 - 40/21 is 41/210.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 21 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 21 = 420,
42/20 = 42 × 21/20 × 21 = 882/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 20 = 420,
40/21 = 40 × 20/21 × 20 = 800/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
882/420 - 800/420 = 882 - 800/420 = 82/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/210
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